Engine overheating

2007 NISSAN TIIDA
245,678 MILES • 1.5L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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CATALIA KISORASKY ANGELIQUA FORRESTER
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It misfires, it leaks water, the engine was changed two years now. The car overheated and smoked coming out. There is no A/C in the car. I am not sure what to do.
Jun 4, 2022 at 2:52 PM
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Hello,

There could be any number of reasons for the issues you are having. Let's take a look at the overheating issue.
Generally speaking, an engine can overheat due to having a stuck closed thermostat, being low on coolant, faulty water pump, in operative radiator fan, bad radiator or even having any clog or restriction in the coolant lines.

Take a look at this helpful guide:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-overheating-or-running-hot

You mentioned that you are getting smoke out of the tailpipes. What color is the smoke?
White smoke out of the tailpipe could mean a blown head gasket.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/white-smoke-or-steam-coming-from-the-exhaust-pipe

Let me know of any questions.
Thank you.
Jun 4, 2022 at 3:13 PM