Step | Action | Value(s) | Yes | No | ||||||||||
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1 | Inspect for a loss of system pressure. Refer to Cooling System Leak Testing . Is there a loss of system pressure? | -- | ||||||||||||
2 | Inspect and repair any faulty hose connections. Does the engine still overheat? | -- | System OK | |||||||||||
3 | Inspect for low coolant protection (-37°C/-34°F). Refer to Coolant Concentration Testing . Is low coolant protection persent? (-37°C/-34°F)? | -- | ||||||||||||
4 | Replace the coolant. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling . Does the engine still overheat? | -- | System OK | |||||||||||
5 | Inspect the drive belt for excessive wear or low tension. Is the drive belt worn or is the tension too low? | -- | ||||||||||||
6 | Replace the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement or Drive Belt Replacement or Drive Belt Replacement in Engine Mechanical. Does the engine still overheat? | -- | System OK | |||||||||||
7 | Inspect the water pump. Is the water pump inoperative? | -- | ||||||||||||
8 | Replace the water pump. Does the engine still overheat? | -- | System OK | |||||||||||
9 | Inspect the radiator fins for obstruction. Are the radiator fins obstructed? | -- | ||||||||||||
10 | Inspect and clean the radiator. Does the engine still overheat? | -- | System OK | |||||||||||
11 | Inspect the cooling system passage for obstruction. Is the cooling system passage blocked? | -- | ||||||||||||
12 | Inspect and flush the system. Refer to Flushing . Does the engine still overheat? | -- | System OK | |||||||||||
13 | Insepct the fan clutch. Is the fan clutch inoperative? | -- | ||||||||||||
14 | Replace the fan clutch. Refer to the appropriate procedure: Does the engine still overheat? | -- | System OK | |||||||||||
15 | Inspect for a stuck thermostat. Refer to Thermostat Diagnosis . Is the thermostat stuck in the closed position? | -- | ||||||||||||
16 | Replace the thermostat. Does the engine still overheat? | -- | System OK | |||||||||||
17 | The following factors may cause the engine to overheat:
Correct or repair as necessary. Does the engine still overheat? | -- | -- | System OK |
