Heat is the enemy of your car’s engine. If your car’s engine is consistently running too hot or is overheating, Skiles Automotive Services wants to help you to understand what might be contributing to that problem.
There’s a Problem with the Cooling System
The entire cooling system exists to ensure that your car’s engine doesn’t get too hot while it’s running. So, if there’s a leak or a block somewhere in the system, that’s a problem. Leaks can happen in hoses, the water pump, the radiator, and more. If you notice a puddle of coolant under your car, it’s important to figure out where it came from so you can get the leak fixed.
Or with the Thermostat
Believe it or not, one tiny simple thermostat can be the cause of your car’s engine overheating. The thermostat can last for a long time, but once it fails, there’s no backup system at all. Whether it’s locked open or shut when it fails, it will have to be replaced if it is the element that failed.
You Ran Out of Coolant
Running out of coolant is a huge problem related to overheating. Without coolant, your car’s cooling system doesn’t have that crucial element to send through the radiator and all the other components to draw heat away from the engine. By keeping an eye on your coolant reservoir now and again, you can spot when it’s low and keep it topped up.
There’s a Head Gasket Issue
Another big failure point can be the head gasket. This seal sits between the combustion chambers and the rest of the engine. It’s what ensures that nothing gets into the combustion area that shouldn’t be there. When it fails, your car’s engine is likely to overheat immediately.
You’re Behind on Oil Changes
Wondering what oil changes have to do with keeping your car’s engine cool? Lots of car owners don’t realize that part of what engine oil does is help to remove heat from the engine. Waiting too long to get the oil changed means that one more point of protection is disabled for your car’s engine.
If your car is running too hot, you need to figure out why. Skiles Automotive Services in Bremen, IN can help. Contact us today and we’ll set up an appointment to diagnose what’s going wrong with your car so that we can recommend the right repairs to you.
