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Why is my 2014 Dodge Avenger overheating?

Joe Ford

Why is my 2014 Dodge Avenger overheating?

Overheating can be caused by a number of things such as low coolant levels, a faulty thermostat, a clogged radiator or a failing coolant fan switch. In addition to leaking around the pump, you may have a leak elsewhere in the cooling system coming from one of the hoses going to or from the radiator.

Can I drive without a thermostat?

Re: Can i drive without a thermostat? ( Your car would not necessarily overheat since the fluid would be constantly flowing through the coolant system. It would however take longer to warm up and during long periods without a break it could overheat, but yes you can run a car without a thermostat in it.

Do you run a thermostat with an electric water pump?

The waterpump doesn’t care if you use a thermostat or not. For a street driven vehicle, you need a thermostat. The thermostat restricts coolant flow in a cold engine until it reaches operating temperature.

How do you know if car thermostat is not working?

Here are the signs your car thermostat is failing: The temperature gauge reads high and the engine overheats. The temperature changes erratically. The vehicle’s coolant leaks around the thermostat or under the vehicle.

What happens when the thermostat is stuck closed?

If the thermostat becomes stuck in the closed position, the circulation of the coolant is blocked so the coolant cannot get to the radiator to be cooled which causes the engine to overheat.

What are signs of a bad water pump?

Symptoms of a Bad or Failing Water Pump

  • Coolant leak at the front-center of your car.
  • Water pump pulley is loose and making whining sounds.
  • Engine is overheating.
  • Steam coming from your radiator.

How do you know if your water pump needs to be replaced?

Leaks can come from a cracked pump, but usually develop at the gasket where the pump attaches to the engine. If you hear a low-pitched grinding sound coming from the water pump, it’s time for a new one. If you see coolant leaking in the area near the pump, it needs to be replaced.