Several problems can cause it. A thermostat that is stuck closed (will not allow coolant to circulate- remove and place in a pan of boiling water, it should open rather quickly). Engine cooling fan(s) not operating as temp rises (when temp gauge goes up past normal range, check to see if fan is running. If not, it could be a switch that controls the fan operation, or less possible, a bad fan motor). A radiator plugged up with rust and sediment won't allow proper circulation of coolant, resulting in overheating. If coolant has not been changed in a long time, or appears rusty, flush the system thoroughly. You may need to have the radiator professionally flushed if it's plugged up bad. Good luck!
Overheating can seriously damage a car's engine if left unchecked. Although overheating simply means that a car's engine temperature exceeds normal operating temperatures, the causes of overheating are varied. What follows is a brief list of some of the most common causes of engine overheating.
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