It’s a major hassle when a
car
overheats. You don’t get where you need to go, you get pissed, and you’re likely
to spend some extra bucks on untimely repairs. Here are some of the major
culprits of this unfortunate circumstance:
Low
coolant levels – Keeping
your radiator filled to the brim with enough coolant is your responsibility. If
coolant levels go down, your car will definitely overheat; low coolant is possibly
the single most common cause of overheating, as your vehicle’s internal system relies
on enough amounts of the fluid to circulate and reduce engine heat. Aside from
a missed spot check on the coolant , leaks in the car’s cooling system might
also be to blame.
Wrong
coolant – If your vehicle
manufacturer recommends a specific type of coolant, use it. If you choose to do
otherwise, the wrong type of coolant won’t effectively dissipate engine heat. Be
wary as well if you’re mixing your own concentration.
Clogged
cooling system – 50,000
miles and up on a car could take a heavy toll on its radiator. If you have an older
car, there’s a good chance that the radiator’s innards are heavily clogged—and
if your radiator’s all congested, there’s also a good chance that the
passageways are, too. To avoid this, it is recommended that you thoroughly flush
your radiator every year.
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