1401 W State Hwy 114 Grapevine, TX 76051
Whether you are running errands or embarking on a summer road trip, the last thing that you want is for an overheating engine to put a damper on your travel plans. An engine that overheats can leave you stranded on the side of the road, and it can also cause more significant damage to your car. Therefore, you'll want to pull your vehicle off to the side of the road and contact an expert mechanic for repairs.
A leaking cooling system is one of the leading causes of an engine overheating. The car's cooling system contains many parts that can easily break or malfunction and cause the vehicle to overheat. Even a small leak or crack can worsen and cause more extensive damage if the problem isn't addressed.
The water pump is another component in your car that can break and cause the vehicle to overheat. If the water pump isn't working correctly, it can't produce adequate pressure to deliver engine coolant fluid to the cooling system. Water pumps can fail for several reasons, including leaks and erosion.
The thermostat in your vehicle controls coolant fluid flow into the radiator. Sometimes, the thermostat can get stuck in a closed position, which prevents sufficient amounts of coolant fluid from entering the radiator as necessary. The coolant fluid then gets stuck within the engine rather than into the radiator, which causes the engine to overheat.
Every car has a radiator that works in conjunction with fans to help keep the engine coolant fluid at the right temperature. The fans and radiator also keep temperatures low enough within the engine so that it can operate safely. If the radiator or fans break, they cannot regulate the temperature of the coolant fluid or the engine, which then leads to the engine overheating.
The hoses and belts in your car, which can naturally wear out and need replacement over time, can also make the engine run too hot if they overheat. The belts and hoses may cause problems when they become loose or break. One part in particular that can cause problems with the car's engine is called the water pump belt. Additionally, the hoses in your car might develop cracks and holes that prevent the proper flow of coolant fluid, leading to excessive stress on the engine and potentially overheating.
If your car is overheating, don't delay contacting our dealership for prompt service and repairs.
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