Bulletproof cooling system

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==What causes overheating?==
 
==What causes overheating?==
The cooling system works by absorbing, transporting, and dissipating heat. Therefore, anything that impedes any of those functions can cause overheating.
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The cooling system works by absorbing, transporting, and dissipating heat. Therefore, anything that impedes any of those functions can cause overheating:
  
 
*Low coolant level or loss of coolant.
 
*Low coolant level or loss of coolant.
 
*Defective thermostat.
 
*Defective thermostat.
 
*Poor airflow, damaged fan clutch, or broken fan.
 
*Poor airflow, damaged fan clutch, or broken fan.
*Collapsed radiator hose, loose or defective water pump impeller.
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*Collapsed radiator hose
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*Loose or defective water pump impeller.
 
*Defective radiator cap.
 
*Defective radiator cap.
  

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