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 | + | 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 | + | *Collapsed radiator hose |
+ | *Loose or defective water pump impeller. | ||
*Defective radiator cap. | *Defective radiator cap. | ||