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⚠️ Overheating · Chico, CA

Engine Overheating in Chico, CA

Engine overheating is a serious emergency — continuing to drive an overheating engine can cause catastrophic damage costing thousands of dollars. If your temperature gauge is rising toward the red zone, pull over, turn off the engine, and call us. Tedious Auto Repair provides same-day overheating diagnosis and can often have you back on the road the same day.

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Warning Signs

Symptoms of This Problem

Temp Gauge RisingApproaching red — pull over NOW, don't wait
Steam from HoodCoolant boiling — engine is critically hot
Coolant Warning LightLow coolant or overheat sensor triggered
Loss of PowerEngine protecting itself by reducing output
Knocking NoiseEngine damage starting — stop immediately
Hot SmellBurning coolant or oil smell from engine bay
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Pricing at Tedious Auto Repair

Written estimate before any work starts.

ServicePriceNotes
Overheating Diagnosis$199.99Full system inspection — applied to repair
Radiator ReplacementFrom $573.18Most common overheating cause
Water Pump ReplacementFrom $516.27Second most common cause
Thermostat ReplacementFrom $365.22Simple and often overlooked
Head Gasket ReplacementFrom $1,800If overheating caused engine damage
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Written & reviewed by Buddy Rausch, Owner, Tedious Auto Repair (Chico, CA, since 2007).

Last updated September 27, 2026

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