In this blog post, we will discuss the causes of engine overheating. The following are the most common factors that cause engine overheating.
- Blown or Leaked Head Gasket
- Coolant Leaks
- Damaged Water Pump
- Insufficient Maintenance
- Low Engine Oil
- Faulty Radiator
- Leaky Hoses
Let’s have a look at these causes of engine overheating.
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1. Blown or Leaked Head Gasket
The head gasket is installed between the cylinder block and the cylinder head. Prevents engine coolant and oil from entering the cylinder. If the
If the head gasket is damaged or leaks, coolant or oil will begin to enter the engine cylinder, where it will burn in the air-fuel mixture.
By burning coolant or oil, the engine runs on hardware to achieve the desired performance. When the engine is running, it runs out of coolant or oil and overheats the engine.
Solution: Check the car head gasket and replace it in time. Do not operate with a blown head gasket.
2. Coolant Leaks
If there is a small spot of coolant under the car, it means that the vehicle’s coolant is leaking. If the coolant leaks, the engine will overheat.
If the vehicle’s cooling system does not have enough coolant to cool the engine, the engine will overheat quickly. Failure to cool the engine in time can result in serious damage to engine components.
Solution: Check the coolant level before driving the vehicle. If the coolant level is low, add more coolant before driving.
3. Damaged Water Pump
The water pump of the cooling system is responsible for circulating the coolant through the engine. The water pump is out of order and the coolant cannot be circulated properly. If the pump does not circulate the coolant properly, the engine will heat up and the coolant will not absorb the heat of the engine properly.
Solution: Make sure the water pump is properly maintained.
4. Insufficient Maintenance
Proper maintenance of the engine is very important for its efficient operation. Engine maintenance improves engine performance and life. It also prevents the engine from overheating.
5. Low Engine Oil
As you know, all parts of an engine get very hot while the engine is running. Engine oil plays a major role in cooling the moving parts of an engine. It absorbs the heat of engine parts and maintains normal temperature.
When a moving part dries, the moving part will collide and be damaged. Inadequate oil supply is one of the main causes of engine overheating.
Solution: Properly lubricate the moving parts of the engine and maintain proper lubrication to maintain the normal temperature of the engine.
6. Faulty Radiator
The radiator uses a fan that extracts heat from the coolant and cools it. If the car radiator is broken or damaged, the coolant will not cool. If the coolant is hot, the engine will heat up and cannot draw heat from the engine.
Solution: Properly maintain the radiator and radiator fan.
7. Leaky Hoses
The hose carries the coolant from the coolant reservoir to the engine and from the engine to the radiator. Coolant flows through the hose. Leaks in the hose can cause the engine to overheat due to improper delivery of engine coolant to the engine.
Solution: Regularly inspect and maintain the hose. Replace the leaking hose while observing.
