After getting through the brutal New Orleans summer heat we are all aware of the toll heat takes on our bodies. Heat not only affects us it also puts a big strain on our homes and vehicles. Coolant issues can cause overheating.
One of the most common causes of cars overheating is low coolant and here is why:
Your cooling system circulates coolant through your engine and radiator.
As the coolant moves through your engine it absorbs heat that is then removed as it passes through your radiator. The combination of flow and heat dissipation is what keeps your engine cool. Overheating is your engine heating up past the designed temperature operating range. Low coolant level means less flow and less volume of liquid to absorb heat.
Low coolant levels can hide in plain sight.
Many times we see cars with full coolant reservoirs and very low radiators. If your car does not have a pressurized coolant reservoir it is very important to check the coolant level in both the reservoir and the radiator.
Low coolant levels also affect how well your radiator can work.
If your cooling system is 1/4 low that means that your radiator is not full and can at best work at 3/4 capacity. With limited cooling ability your car may overheat.
Cooling system problems should not be ignored. If your coolant level is low there is a reason for it.
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