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What to Do When the Radiator Shows Overheating?

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LeviLee
07/29/25 4:29pm
Solutions for radiator overheating are as follows: 1. If the engine overheats due to insufficient coolant, do not add cold water immediately. First, move the car to a ventilated, shaded area. Then open the engine hood and wait for the coolant temperature to drop before adding water. 2. If the engine overheats due to leakage, check the small tubes attached to the coolant reservoir. Loose or damaged hoses may cause leaks. In an emergency, you can wrap the damaged hose with tape or a plastic bag, refill the water, and continue driving. 3. If the engine overheats due to a thermostat malfunction, note that the thermostat is usually located in the upper part of the engine. If the coolant temperature does not reach a certain level, water cannot be sent to the radiator. Therefore, the thermostat may prevent water from being sent to the radiator even when the temperature reaches the baseline, or send too little water, causing engine overheating. In this case, proceed to the nearest repair shop immediately. 4. In an emergency, if no coolant is available, water can be used as a substitute. However, you must replace it with coolant as soon as you reach your destination. Prolonged use of water can reduce the cooling system's efficiency, increase fuel consumption, and decrease engine power.
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