Overheating

Tiny
NIKI_LEEDS
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  • 2005 HYUNDAI ACCENT
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
I have a 2005 hyundai accent and it is overheating. There is oil and antifreeze in the car. Its not smoking. Could it be the thermostat
Friday, December 31st, 2010 AT 9:25 PM

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Tiny
ERNEST CLARK
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Yes it could be a stuck thermostat, but it could also be the fans aren't coming on, there's a blockage in the cooling system, the water pump is bad or the drive belt is slipping/bad.

You'll have to eliminate each possible cause one at a time. But test first, DO NOT REPLACE.
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Thursday, February 3rd, 2011 AT 1:26 PM

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