What Can Cause Your Vehicle to Overheat?

 Have you ever been driving and your car just started overheating out of nowhere? It can be a scary thing to happen, especially if you don’t know why. To prevent this from happening, you need to inspect your vehicle before starting your journey, especially if it’s a long road trip.

There are several reasons why your vehicle can overheat. So, what can cause this problem?

  1. The wrong type of coolant

I bet we all know what coolant is, right? Perhaps you have used the wrong type of coolant for your engine, or the mixture is wrong. Always use the correct type of coolant for your car. Ensure the concentration is right too. Overheating can also be a result of failed maintenance. Coolants become corrosive over time; hence it is essential to inspect your cooling system for wear regularly.

  1. Thermostat

Could it be your thermostat? If it is faulty or bad, it might lead to your car overheating. If it is not practical, it will prevent the coolant from passing, resulting in an overheated engine.

  1. Bad radiator

The coolant is cooled in the radiator. It travels to the radiator where the air is passed and the heat is blown away. If the radiator is bad, it will not cool the coolant effectively, leading to overheating.

  1. Leakage in the cooling system

If the cooling system happens to have leaks, the car will definitely overheat. It can be leaks in the hoses, radiators, thermostats or any other place in the cooling system. Ensure you inspect if they are no leaks in your vehicle's cooling system.

  1. Faulty water pump

If your water pump is damaged, the coolant will not circulate as needed. It is the key to the cooling system; hence if it is faulty, the car lacks enough pressure to propel the coolant throughout the cooling system.

  1. Radiator fan

The fan is used to pull air that reduces the coolant temperature. If the fan is broken, then the temperature will not be reduced.

Hot temperatures can also give your windscreen stress cracks. If you need windscreen repair or replacement, the team at Novus are here to help. We are mobile, so we can reach you wherever you are. Visit our website or contact us for more information.

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