1988 Audi 500 Car 0verheating Could Cause Got Water Leaking

1988 AUDI 500
228,124 MILES
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car 0verheating what could be the cause? it have got no water leaking
Feb 27, 2013 at 8:40 PM
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Thermostat stuck closed, vanes wore off water pump impeller or the impeller is cracked and loose, cooling fins rotting off the radiator, leaking cylinder head gasket, plugged radiator, blocked radiator air flow, low coolant level, radiator fan not turning on.

Your mechanic will look for clues like how long it takes to overheat, whether it occurs at low speeds or on the highway, whether running the heater reduces engine temperature, if there's hot and cold spots across the radiator, etc.
Feb 27, 2013 at 8:56 PM
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