The belt is what drives the water pump, so if it's bad then your water pump won't operate up to specs. Google how to inspect the serpentine belt, check for proper tension and all that. If it's good, then you may need to inspect the cooling system, could be you have a worn water pump, a leak, trapped air, etc. Also check cooling fans are coming on when they should.
1997 Nissan Maxima GLE
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Maintenance & Repair
Can a bad pully or bad serpintine belt cause my car to overheat. Already changed thermostat twice got a new radiator and cap. What's the problem
2013 Nissan Maxima S
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Maintenance & Repair
I was driving and the battery light came on brake light started overheating my wheel locked and the car started smoking but it still starts
2005 Nissan Altima 2.5
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Maintenance & Repair
I have a 93 Nissan hardbody D21 it keeps overheating I've replaced radiator cap top radiator hose water pump and I've replaced the thermostat still building up air pressure and bottom radiator hos...
1993 Nissan Pickup 2 Dr STD Standard Cab SB
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Maintenance & Repair
I have a 1994 Nissan pick up truck. I have changed the radiator and thermostat. It's still overheating. Can I just take the thermostat out to see if it will still overheat???
1994 Nissan Pickup 2 Dr STD Standard Cab SB
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Maintenance & Repair
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