If your car is overheating all the time, it needs to be serviced right away because continuing to drive it can seriously damage the engine. Fast Lane Automotive would be happy to inspect your cooling system to determine why the engine overheats. The problem lies either with the cooling system or other engine issues, all of which we will discuss below.
Clogged Cooling System
If your cooling system is clogged, the coolant may be unable to circulate through the engine. The coolant keeps the engine’s temperature reduced by drawing heat away from the moving parts as it circulates through the engine. Clogs in the cooling system will prevent the coolant from reaching all of the engine.
Coolant Leak
A coolant leak can also make your engine overheat all the time because the coolant level will be too low. Coolant can leak out of the thermostat or water pump, it can leak out of an old and corroded radiator, and it can leak out of the radiator hoses, seals, and gaskets.
Improper Circulation
If the water pump has died, you have no coolant circulating through the engine. The water pump works as a heart to push the coolant throughout the engine. The water pump lasts, on average, about 100,000 miles. If you drive an older automobile, it’s possible that the water pump is no longer working.
Radiator Problems
Older automobiles also tend to have radiator problems. As we mentioned above, the radiator can corrode and leak. The radiator inlets can also be clogged by dirt and debris. Finally, the radiator fan can malfunction and stop working. All of these things will cause your engine to overheat.
Thermostat Problems
Thermostat problems can also make your engine overheat. In fact, your engine will overheat quickly after you start your automobile. The reason why is that the thermostat releases the coolant into the engine. If it isn’t doing so, the engine is coolant-starved.
Auto Part Failure
Your engine can also overheat if a handful of other auto parts have failed. For example, a malfunctioning catalytic converter, a faulty fuel pump motor, and a cracked exhaust manifold gasket can all cause your engine to overheat all the time. A cracked engine block will also create this problem.
Poor Maintenance
Finally, your engine may be heating all the time because you have old and dirty coolant circulating through the engine or old and dirty motor oil circulating through the engine. Both of these fluids keep the engine much cooler when they are clean and topped off properly.
Fast Lane Automotive is the best auto service shop in Orlando, FL, so schedule a service appointment with us today if your engine is overheating all the time.
