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Overheating in Stop-and-Go Traffic (But Fine on the Freeway?)

Cooling hoses checked under the hood
Cooling hoses checked under the hood
A temp needle that climbs in traffic but settles at speed is a classic pattern with a short suspect list.

Airflow is the difference

At freeway speed, air rams through the radiator on its own. In traffic, your electric cooling fans have to do that job โ€” so a car that only runs hot at stoplights usually has a fan problem: a dead fan motor, a failed relay, or a temperature sensor that never tells the fans to switch on. A weak water pump or a partially clogged radiator shows the same symptom.

Quick tips

  • Watch the gauge; never let it reach the red before pulling over
  • A/C on max forces the fans on โ€” a useful roadside test
  • Fan repairs are a common driveway fix; no shop visit needed

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