Engine overheat is one of the most common and serious problems that may happen to your engine. When this happens, immediate action should be taken to establish the cause. If not addressed immediately, it can cause irreparable damages to your vehicle. Therefore, it is important to keep an eye on your engine temperature at all time. Always check the temperature level on the dashboard.
Here are the eight common reasons why your engine may be overheating:
• Because of faulty cooling system – too little or no coolant
• Due to failure of the water pump
• Because of leakages in the cooling system
• Issues with the radiator
• When the oil level is low
• When the thermostat is not working properly
• Incorrect installation of cooling system belts and hoses
• When there is a blockage in the heater core, preventing the heater from working properly
When any of these happen to your vehicle, it should be checked immediately.