To avoid problems in the cooling system of your automobile, have the system serviced every 30,000 miles. Our cooling system service includes draining and replacing the coolant and flushing the cooling system. We also checked the cooling system for leaks. We are going to list below problems in the cooling system that will increase the engine’s temperature beyond its maximum threshold.
Cooling System Clogs
The engine’s temperature, on average, should never be higher than 220 degrees Fahrenheit. One thing that can increase the engine’s temperature is a clog in the cooling system. When we flush the cooling system, this removes any grime that has built up inside of it. This includes the radiator. If you have failed to have your cooling system serviced, it may get clogged and overheat the engine.
A Leaking Cooling System
We mentioned above that we also checked the cooling system for leaks if you bring your car in for service. It is important that the cooling system be checked for leaks on a regular basis to up avoid a reduction in the amount of coolant that circulates through the engine. If your cooling system is leaking, you may have a low coolant level in the engine that is causing it to overheat.
An Old Water Pump
If you have had your car for a decade and clocked 100,000 miles or more, the water pump is getting too old. Ten years is about what you will get out of the water pump that was installed in the factory. If the water pump is too old, it may malfunction or die out completely. Consequently, your engine will overheat because the water pump is not able to push the coolant through the engine.
A Dead Thermostat
Another cooling system part that can die after 10 years is the thermostat. This cooling system part tracks the engine’s temperature and then releases the coolant when the engine needs it. The thermostat can malfunction and release the coolant at the wrong time. This can cause your engine to run too hot or too cold. If the thermostat is dead, the engine will be starved of coolant and overheat.
Finally, bring your vehicle to our shop if it has been over 30,000 miles since you have had the radiator inspected. The radiator keeps the coolant temperature cool enough to reduce the engine’s temperature. If the radiator is clogged or leaking, your engine will overheat.
