Why Is My Car Overheating?

Naturally, a smoking engine or other engine-related problems in your Volkswagen are cause for concern. If your car's engine seems to be hotter than normal, or if warning signs come on in the dashboard, you'll know that it is time to get your engine fixed as soon as possible. Engine problems can start minor and quickly become worse. Damage to the engine and its other components are consequences of an overheating engine that a skilled mechanic does not repair.

Radiator Problems

There are many possible reasons for your car's engine to get too hot. One is an issue with the radiator. The radiator plays a crucial role in regulating the engine's temperature by removing hot air near the engine and ensuring the engine has enough coolant fluid. The warm air is removed with assistance from the radiator fans, which work closely with the radiator to ensure the engine's core temperature does not rise above a certain degree. The fans can fail to remove air if they break. The fan clutch or motor can also wear out and cause the radiator system to stop functioning.

Broken Water Pump

The water pump is an equally important part of Volkswagen's cooling system. The water pump uses a pressurized system to ensure adequate amounts of coolant fluid enter the engine. Several problems can cause the water pump to fail, which means it can't regulate the normal flow of fluid to the cooling system's vital parts. The water pump's belt can slip or become worn out, which causes the water pump to fail. The water pump may also start leaking or break down.

Cooling System Leak

The cooling system in your Volkswagen has many different parts. Any of its components, including the freeze plugs, thermostat housing, head gasket, heater core, radiator, or water pump, can develop problems that negatively impact the cooling system's ability to work correctly. Corrosion can occur in the cooling system's components that reduce their ability to function and control the engine's temperature. Leaks can also surface in other parts such as the hoses, resulting from erosion or developing cracks and holes. Even though you may not be able to locate the source of a leak, you can look for signs that this is your problem by checking for coolant fluid leaks, which may appear as leaking blue, green, and orange liquid, which is your coolant fluid, or a sudden drop in coolant fluid levels.

Contact our dealership for engine diagnostics and repairs today.