If you can make the checks shown in the following videos, you will most likely know exactly what is wrong before you talk to the mechanic. That can save you a lot of money by not having them suggest unnecessary repairs. Those repairs may well be needed – but not for the overheating and if the mechanic didn’t make that clear, then run away fast…
Grandpa TJ: I’ve located videos which deal with many of the types of leaks you may run into when overheating These videos will give you enough information to identify the probable cause of your car’s cooling system overheating.
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This pair of videos show you how to localize a coolant leak before taking the car to a shop.
Thanks to Budget Mechanic Hawaii for the YouTube video
Thanks to 1A Auto: Repair Tips & Secrets Only Mechanics Know for the YouTube video
Diagnosis of overheating problems isn’t hard to do and can save you a lot of money when it it time to talk with the mechanic.
If you would like an even better understanding of the repairs, go back to Repairs Pros & Cons and click on the Find It and Fix It button to see each of the common repairs being done.