Getting hot

Tiny
TRACY. E
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  • 2000 NISSAN MAXIMA
  • 3.0L
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 229,000 MILES
I have been experiencing my car getting hot, the radiator is not leaking that I can find. There is no light coming on the dash to tell me to service the engine. But it is hot, if it is a temperature switch then a light should come on. I think only one fan is working. I am not sure if it is working all the time or not. So I am not sure what to check from here. There are no codes.
Sunday, June 17th, 2018 AT 2:42 PM

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Tiny
HARRY P
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If there is no leak, and the service engine light is not on, then I would start with replacing the thermostat. A failed thermostat can cause the car to overheat (because coolant cannot circulate as necessary). Here are some informational guides:

How thermostats work: https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-an-engine-thermostat-works

How to replace a thermostat: https://www.2carpros.com/articles/replace-thermostat

And here's a youtube video specific to your car: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LVKEAeZbodw

Try that and let us know what happens. We will go from there.
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Monday, June 18th, 2018 AT 3:47 AM

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