Q: My 2003 Nissan had to be started with a jump and then it overheated after idling for about 20 minutes
My Nissan had to be jump-started and then over heated after idling for about 20 mins. I turned the heater on high and took home from work about 5 miles away. No check engine light.
My car has 180000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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