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Why is my Jeep overheating?

I’m so frustrated! My Jeep keeps overheating! Even if I haven’t been driving very long. I really don’t understand. What could be causing it to overheat like this!

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Patrick Price · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Uh oh! That is definitely not good. Overheating is a very serious issue that will quickly lead to other problems in your car.
There are several possible reasons why your
Jeep
is overheating. The most likely reason is a coolant leak.
If there is a leak in your coolant system, there won’t be enough coolant fluid to effectively cool down your engine, resulting in overheating.
Some other possible reasons why your Jeep might be overheating include:
  • Broken radiator fan
  • Broken thermostat
  • Oil too low
  • Plugged up heater core
No matter what is causing your Jeep to overheat, you need to get it to a mechanic as soon as possible. An overheating engine is a serious immediate risk of extreme damage. You could even end up with a locked-up engine–which pretty much totals a car.
While the mechanic is looking over your Jeep, it might be a good time to do your yearly
car insurance
review. Staying up to date on your insurance review is the best way to avoid overpaying for your coverage.
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