There are a number of problems that can cause a car to overheat. Overheating can severely damage a 1995 Toyota Camry's motor and cost hundreds of dollars to repair if not handled properly. Never drive a Camry when it is overheating. If your Camry is overheating, the problem needs to be fixed right away.
The radiator is a primary part of your Camry's cooling system. It holds the Camry's coolant, which flows through the radiator and into the motor to keep the car from overheating. In the event that the radiator becomes clogged, adequate amounts of coolant will not be circulated through the car's engine and the car will overheat.
The water pump is the part of your Camry's cooling system that is responsible for pumping the coolant through the motor. If the water pump begins to leak or if the impeller freezes up or comes loose, the water pump ceases working and the Camry's motor does not get the coolant it needs and it overheats.
The thermostat controls when the water is released into the engine by opening at a pre-set temperature. When the coolant has reached sufficient temperature, the thermostat opens and allows the coolant into the engine. When a thermostat malfunctions, it does not open to allow engine cooling. When the thermostat gets stuck in place or stops working, the Camry's engine will not receive the coolant it needs to throw off heat and will overheat
If a Camry's fan stops working, the car will probably overheat fairly quickly. The fan keeps cool air running over the motor when the vehicle is going at slow speeds or idling. You will notice the car overheating more often at slow speeds than fast, if the problem is the fan.
A blown or leaking head gasket causes a Camry to overheat. When this happens, your coolant leaks into your engine and often mixes with the oil. Replace the whole head gasket if this happens, which may require replacement of other parts of the engine as well, depending on how long the leak has been going on and how much damage has been done by it.
