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Causes and fixes for an engine that overheats on long trips

Overheating car - causes and fixes

If your car engine is overheating on long trips, meaning after some period of driving there are a few things you can do to try to determine what may be causing the engine to overheat. You may see steam coming off the hood or there may not be any steam visible. Depending on the cause or if you can't determine to cause a trip to the mechanic might be in order to get the problem diagnosed and taken care of.

Causes and Fixes for an engine that overheats quickly and on short trips

Overheating Car

How do you find out the cause of your overheating engine? Your car's engine overheats quickly, briefly after you start the car. You may notice it within the first few minutes of driving. You might see some steam coming from the hood or there may not be any steam.

There are a few things you can do to check for possible causes for the overheating on short trips.

How to avoid an Overheating Car Engine

Radiator Coolant

What is going on when your engine is overheating?

Your car's radiator or cooling system is probably not working correctly which makes your engine overheat. The cooling system probably needs to be repaired to fix the problem.

How to avoid engine overheating?

* If your car's air conditioning (or defroster)  is on, turn it off.
* Turn heater on to the highest setting - if it's summer times you may want to open your car windows...
* Set the climate control to vent and set the fan blowing at the highest setting