How long does it take for a car to cool down from overheating?
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It takes about half an hour for an overheated car to cool down. Here are the specific reasons for car overheating: 1. Insufficient coolant: Coolant leakage or low coolant levels can cause the engine temperature to rise. In this case, check the coolant level and top it up if necessary. Recheck the level after a few days to see if it has dropped significantly. If so, locate the leak. 2. Faulty cooling fan: When the vehicle is running at high speeds, heat cannot be effectively transferred to the coolant, affecting heat dissipation and causing the coolant temperature to rise, which may lead to boiling. 3. Faulty water pump: Water pump failures can include seized bearings or damaged impellers. Seized bearings are rare, but damaged impellers, such as cracked impellers or impellers loosened from the pump shaft, can slow down coolant circulation, leading to engine overheating. 4. Faulty thermostat: The thermostat automatically adjusts the amount of water entering the radiator based on the coolant temperature, changing the water circulation range to regulate the cooling system's heat dissipation capacity and ensure the engine operates within the appropriate temperature range. If the thermostat fails, the car's cooling system may not enter the major circulation mode, causing the water temperature to rise.
