There are a number of things that can cause your engine to overheat. The most important thing is to figure out which problem is causing it, and then you can solve it. In some cases, you can solve the problem on your own, without going to your mechanic.

To prepare for issues like this always ensure you have water and coolant in your car especially when you are going for a long journey.

What to do if your engine overheats
If your engine is overheating, do the following to cool it down:

Step 1
Turn off the air conditioner if you have it on. Running the A / C puts heavy loads on the engine.

Step 2
Put your car in neutral or park and then rev the engine. This makes the fan and the water pump work faster, which pulls more air and more water through your car’s radiator. This increased circulation helps to cool down the engine.

Step 3
As soon as you notice the temperature gauge creeping into the “H” territory (which stands for “hot”), pull over immediately and open the bonnet. This releases the heat and lets air circulate through the hot engine.

Note: you need to be careful when opening the bonnet — hot steam may come blasting out, so you have to be extra careful when doing this.

Step 4
Do not open your radiator pressure cap (the cap on top of the radiator) while the engine is hot. Doing so is very likely to release a high-pressure combination of steam and radiator fluid that can cause very serious burns.

Step 5
Check the coolant reservoir tank and fill if needed. Most modern cars have a plastic reservoir of coolant connected to the top of the radiator.

Step 6
Check for a leak in the cooling system. If your radiator or cylinder head seems to be compromised, or if you open the coolant reservoir and the levels are topped up, you may have a leak in the cooling system. If you’re experienced with cars, check the radiator, core plugs in the engine block, or cylinder head near the head gasket for any signs of leakage.

Step 7
If you still haven’t been able to fix the problem, get a Mechanic to help you have a look at it. most radiator problems can be fixed quickly.

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Lalasticlala
Mynd44
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Marpol
Semid4lyfe
Obinoscopy

On behave of dis stupid glo network in my area I dedicate dis to all Cars lover

Hmm I learnt something

Very importantly

Reduce your speed

I experience this once when my fans weren't working fine. .

Hmmmm.... put the car in park or neutral and rev the engine?.... what if the overheating was caused by a burst hose causing all the coolant to leak out? I prefer to turn off the engine as soon as possible and first check for leakage. If driving and the temp is rising... yes.. shut down the a/c but turn on the heat...but hey!...what do I know?...just a layman!

Informative

Educative.

Even when I don't do the things that please you, Lord I know that you still love me the same. Thank you Lord for another day....

For those of us wey drive vanagon.

Don't put any water in the radiator till it cools off. This is because it may burn the top gasket.

NICE INFORMATION UP THERE..

izzou:


For those of us wey drive vanagon.

Don't put any water in the radiator till it cools off. This is because it may burn the top gasket.

And for those of us driving danfos, we no kuku get radiator

Educative especially for people like me that bought a new car. Thank you.

izzou:


For those of us wey drive vanagon.

Don't put any water in the radiator till it cools off. This is because it may burn the top gasket.

That is false. What I know is that don't top up freezer cold water because it may crack the blocks due to expansion and contraction.

EgunMogaji:


And for those of us driving danfos, we no kuku get radiator

This write up na for ajebo cars.

EMMAACHILE:

That is false. What I know is that don't top up freezer cold water because it may crack the blocks due to expansion and contraction.

What you know?

Thank God it's what you know. The real thing is to give it time to cool off before adding water.

Am telling you the street way of handling over heating.

No be ajebo way oh

izzou:


What you know?

Thank God it's what you know. The real thing is to give it time to cool off before adding water.

Am telling you the street way of handling over heating.

No be ajebo way oh

Which kind ajebo?
When I had overheating issues with a 406 for a 450 km journey, I topped up water all through and the car never had a problem.

Water cannot damage a gasket. Quote me anywhere.

Or may be the thermostat is bad

EMMAACHILE:

Which kind ajebo?
When I had overheating issues with a 406 for a 450 km journey, I topped up water all through and the car never had a problem.
Water cannot damage a gasket. Quote me anywhere.

406 na ajebo naa

Am talking of Vanagon (80s) model. Na that type I dey talk of.

You don drive that one?

Kjnwancaro:
Very importantly

Reduce your speed

i was expecting to see this on the op

Airoflaw:
On behave of dis stupid glo network in my area I dedicate dis to all Cars lover

And number 9. Ensure the Engine cools down before adding Water into the Radiator otherwise the Car Gasket will burn and water will mix with the Engine Oil.

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Step 2
Put your car in neutral or park and then rev the engine. This makes the fan and the water pump work faster, which pulls more air and more water through your car’s radiator. This increased circulation helps to cool down the engine.

Dunno about this, but the best way to cool your engine down after overheating is to put off the a.c and turn up the heat in your car to the highest, while you look for a good place to park the car, and if you're not far from your destination, you keep driving with the heater on, this does the trick most of the time pending when you find the real cause and fix it.

izzou:



This write up na for ajebo cars.

I've been accused of being an ajebo but I still drive a danfo and in the USA no less.

The day I stupidly opened my radiator cover when it was hot, I saw Oba that day

EgunMogaji:


I've been accused of being an ajebo but I still drive a danfo and in the USA no less.

Baddest you

i really dont think its best to keep revering when you dont know the actual cause of the over heating. best i will suggest is clear well and turn of the engine.... you can turn on the ignition to let the fan roll. trouble shoot what could have caused it before starting its again

MARKone:
The day I stupidly opened my radiator cover when it was hot, I saw Oba that day

lol next time if there is an urgent need to open it use a thick cloth or blanket to cover the radiator then turn the cap with the blanket...

Originalsly:
Hmmmm.... put the car in park or neutral and rev the engine?.... what if the overheating was caused by a burst hose causing all the coolant to leak out? I prefer to turn off the engine as soon as possible and first check for leakage. If driving and the temp is rising... yes.. shut down the a/c but turn on the heat...but hey!...what do I know?...just a layman!

bro, what you suggested is not layman stuff. if no leakage is seen, then turning on d heater cools the engine way faster than turning off the engine.

AutoJoshNG:
There are a number of things that can cause your engine to overheat. The most important thing is to figure out which problem is causing it, and then you can solve it. In some cases, you can solve the problem on your own, without going to your mechanic.

To prepare for issues like this always ensure you have water and coolant in your car especially when you are going for a long journey.

What to do if your engine overheats
If your engine is overheating, do the following to cool it down:

Step 1
Turn off the air conditioner if you have it on. Running the A / C puts heavy loads on the engine.

Step 2
Put your car in neutral or park and then rev the engine. This makes the fan and the water pump work faster, which pulls more air and more water through your car’s radiator. This increased circulation helps to cool down the engine.

Step 3
As soon as you notice the temperature gauge creeping into the “H” territory (which stands for “hot”), pull over immediately and open the bonnet. This releases the heat and lets air circulate through the hot engine.

Note: you need to be careful when opening the bonnet — hot steam may come blasting out, so you have to be extra careful when doing this.

Step 4
Do not open your radiator pressure cap (the cap on top of the radiator) while the engine is hot. Doing so is very likely to release a high-pressure combination of steam and radiator fluid that can cause very serious burns.

Step 5
Check the coolant reservoir tank and fill if needed. Most modern cars have a plastic reservoir of coolant connected to the top of the radiator.

Step 6
Check for a leak in the cooling system. If your radiator or cylinder head seems to be compromised, or if you open the coolant reservoir and the levels are topped up, you may have a leak in the cooling system. If you’re experienced with cars, check the radiator, core plugs in the engine block, or cylinder head near the head gasket for any signs of leakage.

Step 7
If you still haven’t been able to fix the problem, get a Mechanic to help you have a look at it. most radiator problems can be fixed quickly.

Kindly share this Information with friends and family using the share buttons below.

https://autojosh.com/how-to-fix-an-overheating-car/

Lalasticlala
Mynd44
Ishilove
Marpol
Semid4lyfe
Obinoscopy

abeg bros, I'm a mechanical engineering graduate. i need a standard auto workshop where i can do 3 months intern. Thanks

izzou:


406 na ajebo naa

Am talking of Vanagon (80s) model. Na that type I dey talk of.

You don drive that one?

Hahaha