These temperatures can reach extremes beyond what the engine can handle to run properly. Most common faults are coolant leaks or a blocked thermostat. The coolant then travels to the radiator where the heat is dissipated by air that is passing through the radiator. Instead, air passes through which will not transfer the heat to the radiator, that the engine creates, thus, the engine accumulates heat and eventually overheats.
A jammed thermostat will stop the flow of coolant, as well, which will also result in overheating. In between professional inspections check the coolant reservoir level, on an occasional morning, when the car is cool to make sure the level is full. If while driving your vehicle you have the unfortunate circumstance of the temperature rising quickly or the vehicle begins to overheat, safely pull over to the side of the road and turn the engine off.
The engine starts smoking, and the family has to pull over. What will happen next?! Engines can overheat for many reasons. In general, it's because something's wrong within the cooling system and heat isn't able to escape the engine compartment.
The source of the issue could include a cooling system leak, faulty radiator fan, broken water pump, or clogged coolant hose. Regardless of the problem's source, an overheating engine isn't something you want to let linger. Your engine could sustain serious, if not permanent, damage.
But first, you've got to notice the symptoms of overheating, which can include:. As soon as you notice the engine overheating, take the following steps and contact your nearest repair shop.
Immediately turn off the air conditioner to reduce stress on the engine. Then, turn the dial to maximum heat. This can help pull heat away from the engine to keep it from overheating until you can pull over in a safe location.
You may get a little hot yourself, but a few minutes of discomfort is a small price to pay compared to major engine repairs. Pull over and shut off the car. Allow the engine to cool for at least 15 minutes. Keep an eye on the temperature gauge, as it should move back to a normal range as the engine cools. If your engine overheats your car may not immediately explode or anything like that, but driving with an overheating engine can cause serious damage to your vehicle.
There are a number of things that can cause your engine to overheat. Some of these are fairly common issues, especially on a hot summer day in the Phoenix, Tempe and Chandler areas.
This mixture keeps your engine cool during the hot months and prevents it from freezing during the cold months. Be sure to check it regularly to avoid this. You can add about half a cup of water to a low antifreeze tank to cool down your engine and get you to an auto shop.
Over time, the hoses that circulate your coolant may become blocked or detached. While it may not be completely blocked up, even a partial blockage can prevent the proper amount of coolant from circulating.
Again, this is something we can check for during an inspection here in our shop. If the levels of water and antifreeze appear normal, there may be a more serious malfunction with your engine. It is possible that there is an internal coolant leak, debris in the coolant passages or a blocked radiator. We can track down issues that can help prevent more expensive repairs down the road.
It can result in serious burns all over your body as the hot coolant sprays forth under tremendous pressure. Then, once the car begins cooling, you can open the upper vents again. Set your air conditioning on fresh air for about 10 minutes. Located on the dashboard , the device has a needle that should always be pointing toward the center. If it points toward hot, pull over, turn off the engine and let the car cool down.
Turning on the heat may be the last thing you want to do on a hot summer day, but it can pull hot air from the engine compartment and cool the engine.
This is especially important in hot months. To check the coolant level, open the hood and locate the coolant reservoir. The coolant level is shown by indicator lines on the reservoir. If too low, simply add the appropriate amount of coolant and reattach the cap. You can also buy concentrated coolant and mix it yourself.
Safety tip: Never add coolant to a hot engine. Wait for the engine to cool before removing the cap or pouring in coolant. Even if you keep engine coolant at the right levels, it will eventually get dirty and need to be replaced. A radiator flush , also known as coolant flush, involves draining old coolant from the radiator, cleaning it with flush fluid and adding new coolant.
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