Your car overheating can result in major damage to your engine. If the heat produced by the engine isn’t controlled, the head gasket can blow, the pistons can warp, and the cylinders can be damaged. Fortunately, there are always signs that the engine is getting too hot. As your Chrysler dealer, we can fix the problem before it causes damage. These are some of the signs that your engine could be overheating.
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Engine Temperature Is Rising
The temperature in your car’s engine should hover around the halfway position. It may temporarily rise, but your cooling system will speed up to compensate. If the temperature starts to climb and there’s no sign that it will drop, your engine is close to overheating. There are several possible causes, including a coolant leak, a clogged radiator, or damaged radiator hoses.
The cause of the overheating may not be readily apparent. We advise that you pull over ASAP to enable your engine temperature to drop. Don’t open the hood if you see steam, as you may get hurt. The most important thing is to allow the engine to cool down. Once the engine has cooled, call our service department immediately. Our expert technicians will find the cause of the problem and repair it.
Clogged Radiator
Your radiator is the center of the cooling system and the place where engine heat is exchanged for cooler outside air. Coolant is pumped through your engine to absorb the heat emanating from the engine parts as they work. The coolant then enters the radiator, where the heat will be removed. The coolant also absorbs dirt, rust particles, and other debris in the engine.
The debris carried by the coolant is deposited in your radiator. As time passes, this debris will build up and cause blockages in the cooling system. The radiator, hoses, and radiator fins can all become blocked by detritus. A clogged radiator will cause your cooling system to fail, as there is no way to remove the engine heat. We’ll remove the blockages by flushing your radiator and cooling system.
Damaged Radiator Fan
The radiator fan will automatically switch on if your car is idling. The fan blows cool air over the tubes and forces the hot air out of the engine. The fan is controlled by the thermal switch. If this switch is damaged the fan won’t start.
You may not notice a problem with the fan, as it’s only used when your engine is on and your car isn’t moving. Our technicians can replace the switch if it’s failed, and the fan will work again.
If your engine shows signs of overheating, call us ASAP at Blue Ribbon CDJR.
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