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What to Do if Your Engine Is Overheating

One thing that can cause you delays while driving can be an overheated engine. Let’s go over some causes, warning signs, and ways to prevent it in this post by Marlo Enterprises in Newark, NY.

What Causes an Overheated Engine?

An overheated engine can be caused by internal and external factors affecting your vehicle’s performance. That being said, an overheating engine is usually caused by heat trapped in the engine compartment and a failing cooling system. Some reasons why the cooling system might fail are:

A broken water pump
An obstructed or leaking coolant hose
A defective radiator fan.

These issues on their own or a combination of them can be dangerous to your engine as overheating can cause damage that can be expensive to repair. If your motor is constantly overheating, it's a good idea to take it to a mechanic so they can diagnose the problem and fix it before it becomes a bigger problem.

Doing regular maintenance on your vehicle can help you avoid an overheated engine. For information on what products to use on your engine, call Marlo Enterprises at (315) 331-4642 or visit AMSOIL's online shop to place an order on the highest-quality coolant.

Engine Overheating Prevention

One of the best things you can do for your engine is to take steps to prevent overheating. These are particularly important if your engine has overheated in the past. The following are some steps you can take to help your engine stay cool and avoid overheating.

Coolant: Keeping extra coolant in your car, especially if your engine has overheated in the past, is a good idea if your engine overheats because it’s leaking coolant.
Park in the shade: High temperatures can be a factor in your engine overheating, so if it’s a sunny day, park in the shade to help your car stay cool.
Maintenance: Having a regular maintenance routine can help you catch any issues with your cooling system.

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Keep an Eye Out for These Overheating Signs

Having an engine constantly overheating can damage your engine and cause damage that can be expensive to repair. This is why it’s essential to know the signs of an overheating engine and address them as quickly as possible. Here are some of the signs to look out for:

Temperature gauge: This is one of the easiest ways to keep track of your engine’s temperature. You can find this gauge on your dashboard.
Steam: Steam coming from your vehicle’s hood means something is going on with your engine.
A hood hot to the touch: After driving for a bit, it’s expected that your vehicle’s hood will be hot to the touch, but if it’s extremely hot, it could be a sign that your car is overheating.

Any of these warning signs shouldn’t be ignored, and the best course of action is pulling over to a safe space and turning off your engine until it cools down. Once it has, drive to a mechanic so they can assess the situation and address what caused your engine to overheat.

A great way of maintaining your engine in good condition is by using excellent products like AMSOIL’s Passenger Car ; Light Truck Antifreeze ; Coolant. Call Marlo Enterprises at (315) 331-4642 for information on the best products for your engine or place an order in their online shop anytime!

What Should I Do If My Engine Is Overheating?

If your engine is overheating, here are a series of steps you can take to avoid further damage to your engine.

Move away from traffic: If you see any of the signs described above, stay calm and move away from traffic at a slow and steady pace.
Turn off your engine: Find a safe place to park and turn off your engine. Wait for it to cool down for half an hour before you turn it back on.
Add coolant: Wait until your engine cools down before opening the coolant reservoir. Once it's cool, you can pour in more coolant to help you get to a mechanic without overheating again.
Take it to a mechanic: The last step is to take your vehicle to a mechanic for them to fix the underlying problem that caused your coolant system to fail.