What are the reasons for frequently high car water temperature?
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Car water temperature is often high due to insufficient coolant, faulty radiator fan, faulty circulation water pump, or faulty thermostat. The car water temperature reflects the working condition of the car's cooling system. The engine must operate at an appropriately high temperature, and when the engine coolant temperature is around 90 degrees, the engine reaches its optimal operating state. Insufficient coolant: Coolant leakage or a lack of coolant can cause the engine water temperature to rise. In this case, the coolant level should be checked. If it is insufficient, first add coolant to the appropriate level, then check the level again after some time to see if it has dropped significantly. If it has, the source of the leakage must be found and repaired promptly. Faulty radiator fan: When the vehicle is running at high speed, the heat generated cannot be transferred to the antifreeze in time, affecting heat dissipation and causing the antifreeze temperature to rise, leading to issues like overheating. In this case, the radiator fan needs to be replaced. Faulty circulation water pump: Water pump failures include seized bearings and damaged impellers. Seized bearings are relatively rare, while damaged impellers, such as cracked impellers or impellers loosening from the pump shaft, can slow down the coolant circulation speed, easily causing the engine to overheat. Professional repair is needed. 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 is faulty, the car's cooling system may not perform a large circulation, leading to increased water temperature. The thermostat needs to be replaced.
