Why Does a Car Engine Overheat?
By Jakob Jelling | Date Submitted: 04/08/05 Keywords: auto repair More Details about http://www.autorized.com here. Summary: There are many different reasons that can cause an engine overheat, but they all have in common three aspects. There are many different reasons that can cause an engine overheat, but they all have in common three aspects. The three aspects which all engine overheat factors have in common are that they cause that the heating system can not get rid of heat, they cause a loss of coolant or they directly cause too much heat in the engine. One first problem which might be the cause of an engine overheat is a problem with the radiator cap and the pressure it holds. If the radiator cap does not hold pressure correctly then coolant could boil and therefore the engine would overheat. Another reason might be caused by thermostat failures; it is recommendable that you check it. The car engine might also overheat due to coolant leaks such as those from the radiator, the hose