
Engine overheat is one of the most stressful engine failures that can affect you. When you see smoke coming from under the hood, it basically means that your engine has malfunctioned. This can be due to overheating of the engine block. When this occurs, you must stop driving around Shelburne, VT, and try to figure out the cause of the problem.
There are many reasons behind this. Some of the most common ones include:
Plugged up Heater CoreThis happens when the flow of the coolant in the system is compromised by a blockage of the heat exchanger in the engine.
Bad Belts and HosesThe hoses convey the coolant to other parts of the engine, while the belts run the pump and other accessories. If the belts and hoses are not working properly, cooling will be inefficient, hence causing the engine to overheat.
Broken ThermostatThe thermostat is responsible for regulating the engine temperature. When it fails, the coolant will not be released for circulation at the right temperature. This will lead to inadequate cooling and hence overheating and damage to the engine. Bring your car to our service center at MINI of Burlington if you experience problems with your engine.