{"id":697,"date":"2017-12-15T18:28:51","date_gmt":"2017-12-15T18:28:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zorestowing.com\/blog\/?p=697"},"modified":"2017-12-15T18:28:51","modified_gmt":"2017-12-15T18:28:51","slug":"why-is-my-car-engine-overheating","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zorestowing.com\/blog\/why-is-my-car-engine-overheating\/","title":{"rendered":"Why is My Car Engine Overheating?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>You\u2019re driving, you see the temperature gauge going up, and you start to panic. This is sound familiar? An overheated engine can be foreseen, but it can also be unexpected. That is because there are several reasons that can cause a car engine to overheat. But overall, the reason why a car engine overheats is because something has obstructed that the cooling system\u2019s ability to absorb, transfer, and dispel heat. Continue reading for a closer look at the common causes of overheating car engines.<br \/>\n<div id=\"attachment_698\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-698\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zorestowing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/24-Hour-Roadside-Assistance-Indianapolis-Indiana-e1513362402745-1024x586.jpg\" alt=\"Indianapolis Roadside Assistance 317-247-8484\" width=\"640\" height=\"366\" class=\"size-large wp-image-698\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zorestowing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/24-Hour-Roadside-Assistance-Indianapolis-Indiana-e1513362402745-1024x586.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.zorestowing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/24-Hour-Roadside-Assistance-Indianapolis-Indiana-e1513362402745-300x172.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.zorestowing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/24-Hour-Roadside-Assistance-Indianapolis-Indiana-e1513362402745-768x439.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.zorestowing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/24-Hour-Roadside-Assistance-Indianapolis-Indiana-e1513362402745.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-698\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Indianapolis Roadside Assistance 317-247-8484<\/p><\/div><\/p>\n<h1><font color=\"dimgray\">&#9881;<\/font> Improper Coolant<\/h1>\n<p>The most common reason a car overheats is because it is out of coolant! If you use the improper coolant concentration in your vehicle, you can definitely expect it to overheat at some point. It is important to have the proper water-to-coolant ratio for proper cooling operation. Refer to your vehicle\u2019s owner\u2019s manual to learn the proper coolant concentration recommended for your make and model car or truck. If you don\u2019t have your owners\u2019 manual, look online for a replacement copy. You can download one for free by visiting your vehicle\u2019s manufacturer website.<\/p>\n<h1><font color=\"dimgray\">&#9881;<\/font> Cooling System Leaks<\/h1>\n<p>If your cooling system has only, it will also cause your car to overheat. Common spots for leaks include hoses, radiator, thermostat housing, head gasket, heater core, water pump, cylinder heads and block, automatic transmission oil cooler, and freeze plugs.<\/p>\n<h1><font color=\"dimgray\">&#9881;<\/font> Obstructed Coolant Lines<\/h1>\n<p>When the flow of radiator fluid is obstructed, it can\u2019t do its job. Things like rust, sediment, and dirt can block cooling system lines entirely, or decrease their flow. This of course eliminates the vehicle\u2019s ability to control the temperature of the engine. The solution to this problem would be a routine coolant flush and fill.<\/p>\n<h1><font color=\"dimgray\">&#9881;<\/font> Faulty Thermostat<\/h1>\n<p>If your car has a bad thermostat, it can prevent the flow of coolant. The thermostat is a heat-sensitive valve that opens and closes in response to the temperature of the engine. If it gets stuck in the closed position, the cooling is blocked from passing through and doing its job.<\/p>\n<h1><font color=\"dimgray\">&#9881;<\/font> Defective Radiator<\/h1>\n<p>When a radiator is not working properly, it can also cause a car engine to the heat. That is because the radiator is where coolant temperature is reduced. When the radiator is defective, and cannot cool down the fluid, thus causing the engine to get too hot. Leaks and clock for the most common radiator problems.<\/p>\n<h3><font color=\"dimgray\">Additional Causes<\/font>:<\/h3>\n<p>&#10137; <font color=\"dimgray\">Faulty Water Pump<\/font><br \/>\n&#10137; <font color=\"dimgray\">Loose Fan Belt<\/font><br \/>\n&#10137; <font color=\"dimgray\">Broken Fan Belt<\/font><br \/>\n&#10137; <font color=\"dimgray\">Defective Radiator Fan<\/font><br \/>\n&#10137; <font color=\"dimgray\">Worn Hoses<\/font><br \/>\n&#10137; <font color=\"dimgray\">Burst Hoses<\/font><br \/>\n&#10137; <font color=\"dimgray\">Low Coolant<\/font><\/p>\n<h2>Unexpected Car Engine Troubles?<\/h2>\n<p><div id=\"attachment_437\" style=\"width: 244px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-437\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zorestowing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/logo.png\" alt=\"Zore&#039;s Towing Indianapolis 317-247-8484\" width=\"234\" height=\"131\" class=\"size-full wp-image-437\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-437\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Zore&#8217;s Towing Indianapolis 317-247-8484<\/p><\/div><strong>Call Zore\u2019s Towing at 317-247-8484<\/strong> for affordably-priced <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zorestowing.com\/roadside-assistance.php\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">24 hour emergency roadside assistance<\/a> in Indianapolis and its surrounding counties. 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