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If the engine is not overheating and the temp gauge reads normal, the thermostat is doing its job. If the engine is overheating, the thermostat may be stuck and in need of replacement.

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Q: What does it mean if the radiator cooliat in a car is not moving when the car is on?
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Your beretta is overheating and you replaced the thermostat and the radiator fan works what else could it be?

it sounds like your water pump may not be working, to find out if it is, start your car, remove the radiator cap and look into the radiator. you should be able to see the fluid moving in the radiator. it sounds like your water pump may not be working, to find out if it is, start your car, remove the radiator cap and look into the radiator. you should be able to see the fluid moving in the radiator.if it is not m0oving your pump is bad


What does it mean when water pours out from under the car when water is poured into the car?

It means you have a "BIG" leak. I would check the bottom of the radiator or the lower radiator hose.


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What does it mean when coolant is leaking from the car?

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What would cause the temperature on a 96 Impala SS go up to the red area when car is not moving but goes down when moving?

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What was the car without a radiator?

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Your 1989 Pontiac Bonneville is overheating you smell and see antifreeze but its a major overrating maybe a little bit over the half mark only happens when the car is not moving?

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Can a car radiator be fixed?

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How do you add water to a jetta radiator?

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Why does your car loose a lot of water?

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Why is your car temperature Rising while at an idle and then goes down when you are moving?

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