What Causes High Temperature in Cars During Summer?

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OPiper
07/29/25 3:54pm
High temperature in cars is caused by the radiator fan not rotating, poor radiator heat dissipation, and insufficient coolant. The details are as follows: Radiator fan not rotating: The simplest way to check if the radiator fan is functioning properly is to turn on the vehicle's air conditioning cooling system. If the air conditioning compressor is running but the fan is still not rotating, then the fan must be faulty. Poor radiator heat dissipation: This situation often occurs during April and May when there is a lot of willow catkins and cotton fluff. To check, simply open the engine hood and observe if there is excessive debris in the radiator located behind the bumper. If the radiator is severely clogged, it needs to be cleaned at a repair shop. Insufficient coolant: This is a relatively easy condition to observe. Just open the engine compartment and check if the coolant level meets the requirements. Poor water pump performance: The water pump belt may sometimes slip or idle due to prolonged use. When this problem occurs, the main characteristic is that it returns to normal after pressing the accelerator and maintaining it for a while.
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