There are several culprits that cause engine overheating. Some of them are more likely to manifest than others. All of the causes lead to a common, unfortunate scenario on the road. Our Wilmington, NC Land Rover Cape Fear team asked the techs in our service department to outline typical causes of engine overheating.
An auto fan system supports the exchange of heat to the radiator. Cooling system hoses contain liquid coolant that collects and shuttles heat away from the engine head and blocks. In the radiator, the thin hoses full of warmed coolant lose their heat once exposed to air entering via the grill. The fan system expedites and enhances this airflow. Fan systems may malfunction due to ruptured coolant hoses, faulty circuitry, or charging system issues.
Water Pump BreakdownA car's water pump helps circulate coolant from the radiator to the engine block and heads continuously. Water pumps can fail simply due to excessive use in extreme temperatures. Incompatible coolant, coolant mixture, and contaminated coolant are all reasons why water pumps fail, leading to engine overheating.