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Don’t let yourself end up on the side of the road. Whether it’s your check engine light or steam coming out from under the hood, we’re here to help. If your car’s temperature gauge climbs into the red zone and/or you see steam or smoke coming from under the hood, you may have an overheating problem on your hands.
Here are 4 reasons why your car might be overheating and what to do if this happens to you.
1. Low coolant or coolant problem
You may need more coolant, which could be a quick fix, but it’s important to have a technician check your cooling system to make sure you’re not losing coolant due to a leak or other problem.
2. Radiator problems
Your radiator is an important part of your cooling system. If something goes wrong with this part and it doesn’t take heat away from the car’s engine as it should, the engine could overheat. Regular maintenance is important to avoid radiator problems.
3. Broken thermostat
Your thermostat is the gatekeeper of the coolant. If it’s not working properly, it can prevent coolant from flowing the way it should and cause your car to overheat.
4. Problem with the water pump
Your vehicle’s water pump is another key part of the cooling system that keeps coolant circulating throughout the system. Similar to the failure of other parts of the cooling system, the car may be overheating because this component is faulty or broken.
What to do when the car overheats
First, turn off your A/C system and turn on the heat which should reduce the stress on the engine and get the heat away from it. Find a safe place to pull over and turn off the vehicle to allow the engine to cool.
It’s important not to continue driving until you’ve diagnosed and fixed the problem, so your next move should be to call roadside assistance or arrange for a tow truck to take your vehicle to a service center for diagnosis (it can whether you have AAA or a free tow through your vehicle). insurance – call them first to check!)
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