Overheating

2012 NISSAN ALTIMA
170,000 MILES • 2.5L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JOSH HAYDEN
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I think my water pump is bad is there any thing I can do to make it run a little longer until I can afford to change it?
Aug 3, 2021 at 8:36 AM
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SQM
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Hello,

You car can overheat for various reasons.
Just so cover everything, first make sure you have correct amount of coolant in the reservoir and you are not leaking out.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/symptoms-of-an-overheating-engine

If the coolant level is good and its still overheating.
It could be for a stuck closed thermostat or a clogged radiator or hose. Another possibility is the radiator fans not working. Which can be due to bad fan motor or a bad relay.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-a-radiator-works
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-an-electric-cooling-fan-works
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/water-pump
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-an-engine-thermostat-works

Let me know little more info and we will go from there.

Thank you.
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