Posted on 9/30/2022
Automobiles nowadays are equipped with high-tech and powerful heating and cooling systems that can keep your engine from overheating in the hottest of summers. However, your vehicle can still overheat from failures of the vital components. Your car can overheat for the following reasons: Faulty radiator fan Low/leaky coolant fluid Bad gasket Broken water pump Issues with belts and hoses Malfunctioning thermostat Low engine oil … and more. Understanding all the ways your engine can overheat can help you minimize the likelihood of engine damage later on. You and your trusted automotive technician can come up with a maintenance plan that works for you and your vehicle to prevent engine overheating. Otherwise, a hot engine can cause irreversible engine damage and an inconvenient breakdown. What to Do When Your Engine Overheats While Driving You can tell when your engine overheats when the temperature gauge is reading high, your car is releasing steam under the hood ... read more