Overheating

2001 MAZDA 626
163,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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HEYSFIELD1979
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My car overheats when driving down the road. What would cause this?
Feb 11, 2011 at 7:03 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Check and test the thermostat,radiator if it's clogged up,water pump if it's circulating coolant-if all ok,try bleeding it could be airlocked.If it continues have it blocked and pressure tested.

Feb 11, 2011 at 9:39 PM
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