Although cars are a convenient means of transportation in Dubai’s luxury life, they are also delicate and complex machines that are prone to various problems, one of which is engine overheating, especially in UAE’s crucial weather.
From a temporary inability to drive to the need for major repairs, engine overheating can mean a variety of causes, symptoms, and ways to deal with it. In this blog, we’ll explain the details about engine overheating.
Before knowing the prevention you must know the Causes and Symptoms of Engine Overheating or you can say Car Overheating.
Symptoms: Essential Signs Your Engine’s Overheating
Overheating issue is a common problem is a condition in which the engine becomes hotter than the appropriate water temperature for normal functioning. This can occur when one of the cooling systems breaks down, such as when there is a lack of coolant, but it can also occur when the lubrication system is abnormal, such as when there is a lack of engine oil. In either case, if the overheating condition progresses, it can cause serious damage, such as damage to the cylinder head gasket or seizing of the pistons and other internal parts of the engine.
Causes of Overheating
Overheating does not happen spontaneously. There is some cause for it to appear. Below, we will pick up some factors that can cause overheating.
Lack of Cooling Water
When you drive a car, the parts inside the engine operate at high speeds, causing the engine to heat up. However, the engine is normally kept at an appropriate temperature because the “coolant” constantly cools it. If there is a shortage or leakage of this coolant, the engine’s cooling power decreases, which can lead to overheating.
In addition, if there is deterioration or failure in various parts of the cooling system, such as the radiator, water pump, thermostat, or cooling fan, proper cooling may not be achieved, leading to overheating.
People are also interested to read: How Frequently Should Engine Coolant Be Replaced?
Lack of Engine Oil
Engine oil also can cool the engine, so if there is a lack of oil, deterioration, or leakage, it will lead to a decrease in cooling power. Therefore, if there is a problem with the oil, the metal parts of each part will not operate smoothly, and the frictional heat may cause overheating.
In addition, if there is deterioration or failure in various parts of the oil lubrication system, such as the oil pump or hose or oil leak, the oil will not lubricate properly, leading to overheating.
How you drive your car can also affect overheating
The following driving habits can cause your vehicle to overheat:
- Continuing to drive in a low gear on a downhill slope
- Running with the radiator blocked
- Running on a circuit with high engine speeds
How to Prevent Car Overheating
Step 1: Check the Water Temperature Gauge
The first symptom of an overheating car is the water temperature gauge. However, surprisingly few people pay attention to the water temperature gauge regularly. Even at road service sites, we often find that people who have experienced an overheating car don’t look at the water temperature gauge until it starts to affect their driving.
Overheating causes the engine to become abnormally hot, and as the symptoms progress, it can cause serious damage to the engine. If you can deal with the problem in the early stages, such as when the water temperature becomes slightly high, you can avoid the worst-case scenario of the engine becoming unable to drive.
Part 2: Check the Cooling Water
Check the cooling water level
Check that the amount of coolant remaining in the reservoir tank is within specifications. If it is low, refill it, but if it is extremely low, there may be a leak somewhere.
When checking the amount of coolant remaining in the radiator body, make sure the engine is cold. If the amount is extremely low, this may be due to a leak or a faulty radiator cap.
Check for leaks from the radiator body and various hoses
First, check the underside of the parked car to see if there is any coolant leaking underneath the car. If there is a pool of coolant, first identify where it is leaking from. Places where liquid is likely to leak include the radiator body, radiator hose, and water pump.
If the leak is from the radiator body, a commercially available leak stopper is effective, and if the leak is from the hose, a special repair tape is effective, but be sure to have the car inspected at a repair shop after repairing it. After repairing it yourself, check the remaining amount of coolant, and if it is low, refill it. If the coolant is gradually decreasing, it may be difficult to identify where the leak is coming from. In that case, have the car inspected at a repair shop.
Part 3: Checking the Engine Oil
People ask How to Check the Engine oil level.
You must be aware of your car’s condition, where Inspection should be performed after the engine oil has been distributed to each part of the engine and returned to the oil pan (where the oil accumulates). As a general rule of thumb, wait at least 5 minutes after stopping the engine before inspecting the engine.
First, remove the engine oil level gauge (the location will differ depending on the car, but it will be listed in the vehicle’s instruction manual) and wipe off any oil adhering to the tip. When doing this, be careful not to let any lint or dust from the rag used to wipe it off get on the level gauge.
Next, insert the dipstick back into its original position and pull it out again. If the oil on the tip of the dipstick is between the marks, it’s OK. Return the dipstick to its original position and the work is complete. If the engine oil level is extremely low, have it checked at a repair shop.
If there is any foreign matter in the engine oil, go to a Repair shop.
If you find metal powder or other foreign matter when wiping off the engine oil from the level gauge, it may be that there is an abnormality inside the engine. In this case, have the engine checked at a repair shop.
Engine Overheating can have everlasting effects! Consider Repairing or Scrapping the car
In some cases, the engine can be used without any problems after overheating, even when the heat has disappeared from the engine. However, in most cases, serious aftereffects remain, such as damage to internal engine parts, damage to the radiator, and phenomena caused by evaporation or leakage of engine oil and coolant. In the worst case, it cannot be denied that these aftereffects may cause an accident while driving. It is important to repair or scrap a car in such a state as soon as possible. While you are thinking about repairing it, the vehicle inspection will expire, it will become unable to run on its own, and disposal may cost money.
Conclusion: Keeping Your Car Cool – Overheating Repair Services at Hytec Auto Garage
Internationally Certified mechanics can diagnose your engine overheating issue in no time. They inspect the vehicle and if the problem is not detectable they perform a diagnostics with the help of advanced technology. Get in touch today and schedule an appointment that suits you. Some special repairs are done at Hytec Auto Shop for car overheating issues.
- Refilling the cooling water
- Water pump replacement
- Thermostat replacement
- Cooling fan replacement
- Replacing the radiator body
- Replacing radiator hoses
- Belt replacement
