Several problems can make your car overheat. A leaky cooling system, blocked radiator, bad thermostat, or failed water pump are common causes. read more
Any of the above causes for overheating on short trips. The car is overloaded or being driven too hard. The Fix: Lighten the load and back off the gas. The radiator or block may be clogged. The Fix: Reverse flush the cooling system and fill with fresh coolant. read more