few minutes of driving it starts to overheat?

2000 TOYOTA CAMRY
271,009 MILES
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BERRY7
I put coolant in the car and after a few minutes of driving it starts to overheat. No sign of leaking anywhere.
Oct 24, 2024 at 2:12 PM
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This can be caused by a stuck thermostat which is typical. Can I ask if you hear the cooling fans when the engine is overheating? If so, I would replace the thermostat. Here is how in the images below.

This guide can help as well:

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

And this can help you as well:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-overheating-or-running-hot

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Oct 24, 2024 at 3:53 PM
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