Overheating i have a 2001 nissan xterra and it is overhesting then shuts off what could be the problem

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Hi, you mentioned a clutch fan? I belive they have an elec. Fan. Have that checked.

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Thanks for the vote, and good luck!

check to see if you lose any coolant. they are bad about breaking at the heater core pipes. the job for the heater core is not cheap!

I can't believe that your radiator is shot, it's a new truck. How about clogged? How about full of bugs or hay in the front? How about the coolant? Are you running coolant or water? Look for white smoke or steam coming out the exhaust after it warms up. This you don't want to see. I would get it to a radiator shop and have them check it for a blown head gasket. They will be able to tell what's happening.

V6 3.3L The sensor is located underneath the air intake manifold on top of the engine block. This should take an experienced mechanic about 3-4 hours to replace.



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Sometime just need tune up.

It's has a timing belt, also it's an interference engine, if belt goes bad it will bent valve's .

Hi does it have a clutch fan or electric fan or fans ?

When you took out the air filter you pulled off the snorkle to the throttle chamber. Just reinstall it and it should be fine.