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Car Overheating? Auto Service | New Canaan

Car Overheating

Have you noticed the temperature gauge on your car running hotter than usual? Or maybe your coolant light has come on. Perhaps your car has been overheating on a regular basis, and you’ve had to pull over to let it cool down before proceeding with your day. Let us tell you—you shouldn’t be driving and living this way. You’re risking a vehicle breakdown and damaging your engine if car overheating is an issue for you. To fix the problem, you may need a radiator repair if you have a radiator leak, or you may need a radiator replacement if your radiator is old or damaged beyond repair.

Possibilities for Your Car Overheating

As soon as your temperature gauge inches closer to the red or the temperature warning light goes off, you can bet that you are having cooling system issue which is likely resulting from a radiator leak. These leaks are usually caused by two major sources:

  • Crack in the radiator
  • Radiator hose

Car Overheating

Secondly, if you notice green liquid residue underneath your vehicle don’t hesitate to get your radiator inspected so that the mechanic can diagnose where the crack in the radiator has taken place to cause the leak. This is important because if you catch the leak early enough to where it isn’t too large, the mechanic can possibly repair the radiator by placing a patch over it or switching out the broken part for a new one. To prevent the radiator hose from being the source of the radiator leak, it is important to replace radiator hoses on a regular basis.

More on Radiator Leaks & Radiator Repair

A very common cause of car overheating is a problem with your radiator. These problems include:

  • Radiator leaks
  • Clogs
  • Issues with the radiator fan

These problems all mean that heat can’t properly escape your car, which will cause the engine temperature to rise. A mechanic will be able to diagnose exactly what’s wrong with your radiator and what needs to be done to correct the problem. Whether you need a radiator repair or a new radiator, either service is generally less expensive than an engine repair or buying a new car, so don’t hesitate to have your radiator checked out as soon as you notice your temperature gauge rising.

Call Us If Car Overheating Has You Under Pressure

In the case of an overheating issue, do not stall in getting it checked out! It’s easy to ignore the issue and hope that it magically gets better, however that is simply not realistic. Additionally, solving the issue could be as simple as sealing up the leak, which will prevent more significant issues later down the road. We have skilled technicians that are trained to service vehicles with overheating problems. Our technicians will properly diagnose precisely what’s faulty in your radiator and give you professional advice on how to move forward with repairs. Give us a call or come visit us today to ensure that your vehicle is not in jeopardy of overheating!