Posts Tagged: car overheats
Car overheats troubleshooting tips
How to diagnose a car overheats condition When your car overheats you can easily narrow down the possible causes by following this guide. Overheating can be caused by: Low coolant Inoperative radiator fans or improper radiator fan speed (some fans are variable or multi-speed) Worn water pump Clogged radiator Stuck closed or partially closed thermostat Coolant Restriction somewhere in the cooling system. Start by checking coolant level Low coolant levels can cause all kinds of problems, so start by checking the coolant level at the reservoir. Then check radiator fan … Read More
Car overheats — common causes
Car overheats—6 most common causes Here are the six most common causes of car overheats condition Radiator fan not working Faulty thermostat Low on coolant due to leaking hose, radiator, heater core or water pump Faulty water pump Clogged radiator Damaged head gasket Inoperative or wrong speed radiator fans can cause car overheats condition Most late-model vehicles have several electric radiator fans that run at different speeds depending on the cooling needs of the engine. GM, for example, uses two fans that can run at two speeds. If you’re driving … Read More
Engine overheats — how to diagnose
Engine overheats — What to check If your engine overheats, here are the most common causes. To diagnose it properly, we need a bit more information. • Is it overheating at highway speeds, or • Is it overheating in stop and go traffic, or • Does your car overheat only when stopped and idling? First things to check if your engine overheats in city driving or at stops. #1 Check your coolant level. If there’s no coolant in the reservoir, you’ve got a leak or a head gasket problem where … Read More
Common Causes of Engine Overheating and How to Fix Them
Learn the most common causes of engine overheating and how to fix them Engine overheating is one of the most common mechanical failures, and it can lead to catastrophic engine damage if not addressed promptly. While overheating can sometimes be caused by a major problem component failure, it is most often caused by smaller issues that cascade into a larger temperature spike. Let’s look at some of the top causes of overheating and how you can prevent these hot-tempered meltdowns. Here are the most common causes of engine overheating Low … Read More