The most likely reason why your car keeps overheating is that there is a problem with the cooling system. This is what we are going to talk about in this blog post. This being said, your car will also overheat constantly if the head gasket or exhaust manifold is cracked. It can also overheat all the time if the engine block is cracked. Let’s talk about the cooling system below and the causes of overheating.
The System Is Clogged
The cooling system can get clogged over time. Unfortunately, dirt and sediment can clog the radiator hoses and the radiator. When this happens, this prevents the coolant from circulating throughout the entire engine. Consequently, your engine will overheat whenever you drive your automobile. To avoid your cooling system from getting clogged, have it serviced every 30,000 miles.
The System Is Leaking
The cooling system can also start to leak. The radiator can develop a leak if the bottom rusts out. The radiator hoses can crack and start to leak. The seals and gaskets can also crack and leak. Finally, cooling system parts, such as the water pump and thermostat, can leak. Naturally, if the coolant is leaking out of the cooling system, its level will get too low in the engine and the engine will overheat.
The Water Pump Is Dead
If you are a person who keeps his or her car for a long time, there will come a point when you need to replace the water pump. This is usually after 10 years and/or 100,000 miles. The water pump can go bad or die completely. When this happens, you do not have the normal coolant circulation in the engine. Unfortunately, this can cause the engine to overheat.
The Thermostat Is Dead
You can also expect to get the same amount of life out of the thermostat. Unfortunately, if this part malfunctions or dies, coolant may never be released in the engine. Consequently, the engine will overheat. In fact, it will overheat very quickly.
The Radiator Is Damaged
Finally, we mentioned above that the bottom of the radiator can start leaking if it gets corroded. The radiator can also get clogged, as we mentioned, and the radiator fins or air inlets can get clogged. Another problem that can occur with the radiator that will make your engine overheat is a faulty radiator fan.
Have your vehicle towed to our shop if the engine is overheating all the time. We will inspect the engine and the cooling system to determine the problem so we can fix it.