It's not fun when your Vehicle Overheats, and you may be wondering, "Why is my Car Overheating?" There are a few common reasons why your Vehicle can Overheat. One important thing to keep in mind is that the best thing to do if your Car Overheats, is to let it cool off! Pull over if needed. Driving "In the Red Zone" can do serious damage to your vehicle. Here are common reasons of Overheating:
- Stuck Thermostat. The Thermostat regulates your engine temperature. Sometimes the Thermostat can get stuck closed, which restricts Coolant flow.
- Low Engine Coolant Level. An Engine Coolant line or seal leak decreases the Coolant level in the system. If the Coolant Level is too low, it prevents proper cooling.
- Water Pump failure. If the Water Pump fails, then it can't circulate the engine coolant to remove excessive heat.
- Radiator Restriction. If Coolant / Antifreeze can’t flow through your radiator, the heat gets trapped in the engine.
- Restricted Heater Core. If the heater core gets restricted, coolant flow is also restricted.
- Blown Head Gasket. A Blown Head Gasket can be the cause or the result of car overheating issues.
Keeping up on your Vehicle's Maintenance can prevent Overheating issues. The ASE Certified Mechanics at My Auto Works will do a complimentary ProTech check each time you are in. The ProTech Check will help spot some of these problems, and help avoid costly repairs.
