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    chazman57 Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Feb 28, 2008, 05:15 PM
    Why did my car overheat?
    My radiator light went on. Then my heater started blowing cold air. Then my car overheated. Why?
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    Feb 28, 2008, 05:21 PM
    Might Be The Thermastate Have You Checked The Coolant Level?
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    Feb 28, 2008, 05:21 PM
    You might need the thermostat replaced.
    Did you see any water under the hood or under the car?
    If there was water under the hood you could need new hose(s)
    If there was water under the radiator you could need a new radiator.
    Or you could just be low on water/antifreeze.
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    Feb 28, 2008, 07:30 PM
    Check thermostat.. needs replacement.
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    Feb 29, 2008, 05:59 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by chazman57
    My radiator light went on. Then my heater started blowing cold air. Then my car overheated. Why?
    You may have a cooling system leak. If you have been losing coolant, you should get this diagnosed before it turn into something major.
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