Overheated Mazda Tribute

Asked by Adrian Jun 08, 2017 at 06:42 PM about the 2005 Mazda Tribute

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

My car is overheating after around 40 minutes driving.
Twice I had a smoke coming out. Ten realised that coolant
heated and licked. After making it cool (2h) refilled coolant
(used room temperature water) and can drive another
more or less 40mins. Any idea what is wrong ?

5 Answers

F_O_R answered 6 years ago

If the car is leaking coolant it will overheat once the level drops so fix the leak!

4 people found this helpful.
Mark helpful

Adrian answered 6 years ago

Now checked and there is still almost full level of the coolant not like the previous time but still overheated. Hmmm...

Mark helpful

F_O_R answered 6 years ago

Once the car warms up the cooling system pressure will increase which will make the leak worse. ANY leak at all will lead to overheating - not that complicated to understand.

2 people found this helpful.
Mark helpful

F_O_R answered 6 years ago

Perhaps you should do some coolant system maintenance. New hoses, water pump, thermostat, radiator flush and new coolant. Make sure the cooling fan is working.

2 people found this helpful.
Mark helpful
70

GuruX76N3 answered 5 years ago

I have. A 2006 mazda tribute and it ran hot two time and I stop and put water in it mad back home and drive out town ran hot what's cause that to happened

7 people found this helpful.
Mark helpful

Your Answer:

Related Questions

  • Mazda tribute 2 Answers

    I have a Mazda Tribute 2002 that is not running. I also have a Mazda Tribute 2004 that has rear end damage from an accident. Can I swap out the engine and transmission from the 2004 that is run...

    2002 Mazda Tribute ES V6

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • Overheated Mazda Tribute 5 Answers

    My car is overheating after around 40 minutes driving. Twice I had a smoke coming out. Ten realised that coolant heated and licked. After making it cool (2h) refilled coolant (used room temperature...

    2005 Mazda Tribute

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • Mazda tribute 1 Answer

    I drive a 2006 mazda tribute 4cyl 2.3l and I have a rod knock and I was wondering if the l3-vdt engine would fit since it is also a 2.3l 4cyl but it's turbocharged will I run into any problems? Doe...

    2006 Mazda Tribute i

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • 2004 ECM work in 2005 mazda tribute 1 Answer

    Will a 2004 mazda tribute ECM work in a 2005 mazda tribute

    2005 Mazda Tribute

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • 2003 Mazda Tribute Stereo 1 Answer

    The stock stereo in my 2003 Mazda Tribute has been having problems for quite some time. I finally (after much struggling) removed the stock 6 disk changer/cassette combo and just decided to throw ...

    2003 Mazda Tribute LX V6

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

Tribute

Looking for a Used Tribute in your area?

CarGurus has 13 nationwide Tribute listings and the tools to find you a great deal.

Postal Code:

Shortcuts

Search Mazda Tribute Questions

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    Reelin68
    Reputation
    570
  • #2
    DavidEaster
    Reputation
    500
  • #3
    woodbird
    Reputation
    350
View All

Find great deals from top-rated dealers

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Ford Escape
148 Great Deals out of 4,197 listings starting at $3,495
Used Honda CR-V
190 Great Deals out of 4,965 listings starting at $440
Used Mazda MAZDA6
11 Great Deals out of 202 listings starting at $4,490
Used Acura MDX
42 Great Deals out of 892 listings starting at $5,999
Used Honda Pilot
38 Great Deals out of 868 listings starting at $1,230

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.