The engine is your car’s central nervous system. Like all vehicle components, your engine may experience various issues, such as overheating. Below, our experts here at East Bay Authorized Service Center have outlined reasons why your engine may be overheating.
One common cause of an overheating engine is a cooling system failure. The cooling system is responsible for removing heat from your engine. If the system fails due to various issues, such as leaks or overloading, your engine is more likely to overheat. Radiator issues like debris buildup and a faulty fan can also result in overheating.
Motor oil prevents overheating in the engine by minimizing friction between moving parts. Your engine may overheat if it is low on oil. Damaged belts or hoses can also result in overheating since these components play significant roles in your engine’s air conditioning, cooling, and charging. An issue with the water pump, which keeps the engine cool by driving the coolant through the cooling system, can also make the engine overheat.