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An overheating car can occur for many reasons. However, whatever the underlying cause is, sorting it out should be given the highest priority. The amount of heat generated by an engine is immense, meaning that ignoring any problem brings the risk that the engine can reach the point of no return and become damaged beyond repair.
The following looks at some of the common causes of the problem and the reasons why you should get it fixed as soon as possible.
An overheating engine is easy to spot if smoke starts pouring from beneath the hood. However, this is not a good situation to be in and, thankfully, there are likely to be other signs that allow you to address the issue before it becomes a serious problem.
The following are 6 common reasons that cause an engine to overheat:
If you notice that your car is overheating while driving, then you should take the following action:
While the above are emergency measures to take in the case of a serious engine overheating, if you notice any signs that there may be an issue then you need to seek professional mechanical assistance. Your vehicle may cool enough to allow you to drive it to a garage. Be sure to keep a close eye on the temperature gauge if this is the case. If this isn’t possible, you or the garage will need to arrange to have the car transported to the location for diagnostics and repair.
By far the best way to reduce the risk of overheating problems is regular car maintenance. This should include professional servicing and oil changes, as well as regular weekly home checks of the oil, water, coolant, and other fluid levels.
The key takeaway from this article is that regular servicing is vital for a vehicle to perform at an optimal level. Failing to get a car serviced as per the manufacturer’s recommendation increases the risk of issues, such as overheating, and all the problems (and expense) this can bring.
At Autobahn, we make regular servicing easy for our customers. From our friendly reminders to exemplary customer service—and, of course, the expertise of our marque-trained technicians—these key elements help ensure our customers benefit from truly happy motoring.