Cooling System Trouble: 5 Common Symptoms

As soon as you start your car, your engine temperature starts climbing. With a healthy cooling system, you'll have the measures in place to regulate the heat. But if any aspect of your cooling system is failing, then your engine could be at risk of overheating, which could cause serious problems, including a cracked block. When you first notice a sign of cooling system trouble, you'll want to bring it to a mechanic's attention. Here are five signs that you need cooling system repair.

Smoking

In the event that smoke starts emerging from under your hood, you should get off the road as soon as safely possible. At that point, there's a good chance you'll need to add coolant/water, but you'll want to wait until your engine cools to do so.

Temp Gauge in the Red Zone

If your temperature gauge has climbed up in the red zone, then you'll want to safely pull over. At that point, you can call up a mechanic and explain the situation. The mechanic will then hopefully have enough info to advise you on whether your car can be safely driven any further, or if it'll be better to get a tow.

External Coolant Leak

Every once in a while, it's a good idea to scan over the ground where your car is usually parked and see if there are any signs of automotive fluid leaks. When coolant leaks externally, it can often be recognized by its bright color, which is commonly green, but could be a different color like pink or yellow.

Low Coolant Level

If something is causing your coolant level to drop, then a mechanic should take a look to see if there's a serious underlying problem. With this symptom, there could be an internal coolant leak.

White Exhaust Smoke

This suggests an internal coolant leak, with the white smoke coming from coolant burning up within the combustion chamber. In this situation, you could be dealing with a serious problem such as a blown head gasket.

If you need European auto repair, be sure to bring your vehicle to a reputable specialist. For European cooling system repair in St. George, Ivins, and Washington, UT, contact the experts at Fuzion Autoworks at (435) 681-2161. Feel free to give Fuzion Autoworks a call today to schedule an appointment for any of your European vehicle's repair or maintenance needs!

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Posted: May 18, 2021

Written and Published By MORBiZ