If your SUV is overheating every time that you drive it, head straight to Mid-Atlantic Domestic SUV. Depending on the age of the SUV and how well it is maintained, the overheating could be caused by a problem in the cooling system or poor vehicle maintenance. Let’s talk more about this below by listing the common reasons why your SUV will overheat once you start it.
Malfunctioning Water Pump
The factory water pump should last approximately 100,000 miles or 10 years in the SUV. If your SUV is old, the water pump can fail to circulate the coolant through the engine and cause the engine to overheat constantly. Replacing the water pump resolves this problem.
Malfunctioning Thermostat
The same is true with the thermostat. It also lasts about 10 years or 100,000 miles. If the thermostat malfunctions, it will be unable to read the engine’s temperature and release the coolant at the wrong time. This can cause your SUV’s engine to run too hot every time you drive it.
A Leak in the Cooling System
The two cooling system parts just discussed can also spring leaks when they get old. In addition, you may have leaks in the cooling system and the radiator hoses, the radiator, or the seals and gaskets. If your SUV is leaking coolant, the level of coolant in the engine will get too low and you will end up with an overheating engine while you are driving the utility vehicle.
A Clog in the Cooling System
Another thing that can make the engine overheat all the time is a clog in the cooling system. When this happens, the coolant stops at the clog and is not circulated completely through the engine. Consequently, portions of the engine will get too hot and it will overheat.
Radiator/Radiator Fan Damage
In an older SUV, the radiator or radiator fan can also be damaged. When this happens, you may end up with a rusted and corroded radiator that is leaking engine coolant. In addition, the fan may fail to work and cool down the engine coolant in the radiator.
Poor SUV Preventative Maintenance
Finally, if you do not keep up with your SUV’s maintenance schedule, the engine can start to overheat. For example, the oil draws away heat from moving parts as it circulates through the engine. If you are due for an oil change and you have dirty oil in the engine, the SUV’s engine will run hotter.
Call Mid-Atlantic Domestic SUV in Virginia Beach, VA, today if you are having problems with your SUV’s engine overheating.