Reasons for Engine Overheating?
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Reasons for engine overheating include insufficient engine coolant; prolonged low-speed, high-load driving during hot seasons; excessively lean or rich air-fuel mixture; severe external dirt or internal scale buildup in the radiator leading to poor heat dissipation; delayed engagement of the fan clutch, non-functioning cooling fan, damaged blades, excessive fan rotation resistance, etc.; excessive carbon deposits in the combustion chamber; issues with the catalytic converter. Dashboard Warning: When the engine temperature is too high, the dashboard will display a warning. It appears as a thermometer-like icon called the coolant temperature warning light. Illumination of this icon indicates insufficient coolant and rising engine temperature. Normal Engine Temperature: The normal operating temperature of a car engine varies by brand and vehicle type. Generally, civilian passenger cars operate between 95-98°C, commercial trucks between 90-95°C, while performance sports cars can reach 105-115°C.