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It could be low on anti-freeze/coolant. The coolant ratio could be off (especially if there is a leak and you have been adding water not 50/50). It could be the thermostat. It could be the water pump. It could be a plugged radiator or heater core.
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Whats wrong with your car if it doesn't start in the heat and when it is started it temporarily dies?
Do you have any particular car or any particular motor in the particular car? BClear.
I have a 2002 Malibu and it started to over heat and now i have antifreeze in my oil and the car wont start but it will crank over someone please give me a suggestion on what could be wrong?
You have a blown head gasket.
Your car not blowing air or heat what's wrong?
Car not blowing air or heat
Why is there no heat in a 1997 Buick Park Avenue?
there is no heat inside the car what is wrong ?
What if you jump started your car wrong?
Replace blown fuse
What could be wrong with your car if you can smell antifreeze through the heat and air vents inside the vehicle?
the heater core may be plugged up
Your car has no heat and you have changed everything on it and it still isn't working what could be wrong?
If everything on your car ( thermostat, heater core, heat controls, water pump) has been changed and you are sure that it all works, check the water flow. A clog or an air bubble in the heat lines will cause coolant to not flow and have no heat output.
What damage could hot wiring do to a car?
You could do a lot of damage to a car if you hot wire it wrong. You could end up burning the car down.
Car will not start unless the battery is jumped started but the battery is okay what could be wrong with the 1995 Chevy blazer?
ALTINATOR OR STARTER. JUMP START CAR, TAKE POSITIVE CABLE OFF BATTERY,IF CAR DIES IT IS ALTERNATOR. GOOD LUCK
My Car heater doesn't blow heat immediately when car is started?
You can not get heat from cold water, The engine has to run long enough to get the water in the engine HOT. That is were you get heat from HOT WATER-- Coolent
What causes a 2000 Lincoln Ls to over heat?
many things could be wrong......if you are losing antifreeze it could be a hose, water pump, a radiator leak, head gasket....check for any orange or green fuild under the hood of the car and any signs of somthing being wet.......if no fuild is lost could be the themostat...if u have no heat in the car it could be a sign of the themostat...the themostat could be stuck closed...this is if there is not major damage to the car entarnaly to the engine....
What could cause my 1994 Lexus ES300 to smoke all the time heaviest at start up the oil looks good and level is OK car runs fine other than the smoke?
You could be burning your coolent. Has your car started to over heat.
