Identifying Auto Service

If your car is starting to overheat, these problems can cause serious damage to the engine and other components. Therefore, you will want to troubleshoot the problems quickly. You may need to do something like remove the thermostat, patch a hose or stop a leak to get your car off the road and to a repair shop. The following guide will help you identify problems that may be causing the overheating:

Take Your Car Off the Road When You Notice the Temperature Rising Due to Overheating

The first thing you will need to do when your car starts to overheat is getting it off the road. Watch the temperature gauge and give the engine enough time to cool down. If you can pull over to an emergency lane, park and open the hood to all air to help cool it down. Never pour cold water on the engine or put it in the radiator because this can damage the block. Once the engine is cool, drive carefully at low RPMs to get to a service station or parking lot to take a better look at the problem.

Allowing the Engine to Cool Before Opening the Radiator and Beginning to Look for The Cause of The Problem

After you have gotten your car to a parking lot, the engine is going to be overheating again. Therefore, you will want to open the hood again and wait to open the radiator cap. Wait at least 20 minutes, and then, slowly open the radiator cap. If there is pressure and air is coming out, close the cap again and wait a few more minutes before removing it.

The Easy Way to Check to See If the Thermostat Is Stuck and Causing Poor Coolant Circulation

The thermostat of your engine can often be stuck and cause the coolant to not circulate through the cooling system as it should. Therefore, you will want to check for this problem by adding water to the radiator. Slowly add warm or temperate water to the system and watch to see if it is circulating through the system. If the thermostat is stuck, the water may just bubble, and you will not see it circulating. You can remove the thermostat housing and thermostat inside to stop the overheating. You will still want to have a repair service check the problem out and install a new thermostat.

Inspecting the Cooling System for Problems with Damaged Hoses and Leaks and Temporary Repairs to Get to The Shop

Some of the most common problems with cooling systems are that the hoses wear and leaks cause loss of coolant fluid. Therefore, you will want to inspect the hoses, thermostat housing and other connections for signs of coolant leaks. If the problem is a hose, use tape, rubber materials or anything you have available to patch it enough to get your car to the shop. If the problem is a minor leak, you can temporarily add water to buy enough time to drive your car to a repair shop.

Problems with The Radiator and Fan That Could Be the Cause of Your Car Overheating

The radiator and the fan that provides air circulation to the cooling system can also be the cause of overheating problems. First, check the radiator for signs of damage or debris that may be causing it to not work properly to provide cooling. In addition, check the belts of fans and make sure that the fan and its shroud are not damaged and causing the overheating problems.

Getting your engine to cool down and dealing with the problem that is causing the overheating will help give you enough time to park your car. If you are having serious overheating problems, contact an auto repair shop to fix the problem before the engine gets damaged.

If you are experiencing any of these problems, contact a company like Powers Car Care Centers to schedule an appointment to get your car fixed.