Car overheating

Quick answer

Most overheating comes from a coolant leak, a failing water pump or thermostat, or a radiator fan that isn't running. Pull over and shut the engine off. Driving an overheating engine can warp the cylinder head.

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Common causes

Coolant leakHoses, expansion tanks, radiators and plastic pipes crack with age.

Water pumpElectric pumps on many BMWs fail without warning.

Thermostat stuck closedThe engine heats up fast and stays hot.

Radiator fanOverheats in traffic, fine on the highway.

When to get it checked

Now. Don't keep driving. Call us and we'll tell you whether it's safe to drive in or needs a tow.

The repairCooling System & Overheating Repair →Florida heat is hard on cooling systems, and many European cars use plastic coolant parts that crack with age. An engine that overheats even once can warp a cylinder head, so we pressure test the system, find the leak and fix it before it becomes an engine repair.

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