What Causes High Engine Temperature When Driving Uphill?

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RachelFitz
07/30/25 8:00am
Common reasons for high engine temperature when driving uphill are as follows: 1. Insufficient coolant: First, determine the cause of the low coolant level. It could be due to not adding coolant for a long time or a malfunctioning component. If it's simply due to not adding coolant, just top it up. If it's caused by a faulty component, such as a leaking radiator hose or a leaking radiator, the issue must be repaired before adding coolant. 2. Faulty cooling fan: The fan belt may be broken or slipping. In this case, the cooling fan needs to be replaced. 3. Sensor malfunction: If the engine temperature sensor or temperature sensor is faulty, the vehicle cannot detect the temperature, and the cooling fan won't operate. Faulty components should be replaced promptly.
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