Auto Parts: overheating radiator, radiator cap, pep boys

Question
Hi i wanted to know why is my car over heating every day it got good level of coolent fans are good some one told me that it could be the water pump i know that the pump is truning but i dont know if its pumping good so thank u i hope u have an answer

Answer
Hi Elias,

Open the radiator cap with the engine cold, not running. Start the engine. Let it run until it overheats. If the water in the radiator is still 'cool' to the touch with the engine temp pegged, you have either a restriction in the hose or more likely, a bad thermostat. If the water in the radiator gets good and warm, say 125 degrees or hotter, you can point at the water pump and say it is the problem.

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Thanks for the question, I hope this information was helpful to you.
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