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What Are the Causes of Excessive Water Temperature in Diesel Engines?

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DianaLee

07/28/25 11:12pm

The causes of excessive water temperature in diesel engines are as follows: 1. Improper selection of coolant or insufficient water volume: Diesel engines used in construction machinery generally operate at higher temperatures. Adding antifreeze can ensure a high boiling point and reduce the formation of scale in the cooling system. If air is not expelled from the cooling system or coolant is not replenished in time, the cooling performance will decline, leading to an increase in coolant temperature. 2. Blockage of the water radiator: When the surface of the water radiator is contaminated with engine oil, the mixture of dust and oil sludge formed has a lower thermal conductivity than scale, severely hindering the heat dissipation effect. 3. Faulty water temperature gauge or warning light: This includes damage to the water temperature sensor, grounding of the circuit, or malfunction of the indicator causing false alarms. In this case, a surface thermometer can be used to measure the temperature at the water temperature sensor to observe whether the water temperature gauge (warning light) indication matches the actual temperature.

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MatthewLynn

08/12/25 3:37am

I've driven diesel trucks for twenty years, and there are quite a few reasons for overheating. The most common is a clogged radiator—like when I haul goods at construction sites, dust and leaves pile up and block the cooling fins, preventing coolant circulation and causing the temperature to spike. If the water pump is aging, with worn impellers or a loose belt that can't drive the water, it'll also overheat. A stuck thermostat that won't open to allow flow is even more dangerous. Additionally, if the electric fan switch fails and the fan doesn't spin, it can't handle high speeds on hot days. Sometimes, leaks in the hoses or a faulty radiator cap that doesn't seal properly can let air into the cooling system, disrupting circulation. If the temperature gauge alarms, stop and check immediately—otherwise, engine seizure can lead to costly and dangerous repairs. Prevention methods include regularly flushing the radiator and inspecting hoses, and carrying spare coolant for long trips to top up and ensure safety.

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