Overheating

Asked by GuruLZGB9 Mar 24, 2019 at 08:15 AM about the 2013 Kia Optima EX

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Car starts to overheat in traffic.  But once the car starts moving again then the
needle goes back to the left.  Could it be the thermostat?

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Gary answered 5 years ago

Check the coolant level first. Next check to see if the electric fans are working. When the temp rises, the radiator fans should come on.

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