Few things are more embarrassing and potentially dangerous than being stuck on the side of the road with an overheating engine. The staff of O.C. Welch Lincoln wants to help you avoid this automotive headache by providing you with helpful information on the issues that can lead to engine overheating.
Automotive engines are designed with coolant systems that vent off the heat created by friction and internal combustion processes with the goal of preventing temperature-related damage. If a vehicle lacks sufficient coolant or if the coolant is polluted with foreign materials, the system will not function properly and heat will build up in the engine to the point that overheating occurs.
The effectiveness of the coolant system is also influenced by ambient air temperatures and lengthy periods of engine idling. Any or all of these factors could be the cause behind your engine’s overheating episodes.