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What are the causes of car engine overheating?

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DePiper
08/31/2025, 11:08:13 PM

Car engine overheating can be caused by: 1. Faults in the cooling system leading to poor heat dissipation; 2. Engine malfunctions causing delayed combustion in the working cycle, making the cooling system unable to dissipate the generated heat in time; 3. Excessive scale deposits on the outer wall of the cylinder liner, preventing the heat generated by the cylinder from being transferred to the coolant promptly; 4. Leaking radiator hoses or insufficient coolant level in the reservoir. Solutions for car engine overheating: 1. Stop the car and let the engine idle for a while; 2. Open the front engine hood or lift the seat to allow ventilation; 3. Add coolant to the radiator and reservoir; 4. Check the operation of the fan motor and repair or replace it if necessary.

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