Tangent and Albany Auto Repair

Finding out that your car has overheated can indeed be a worrying ordeal. We aim to shed light on the factors that lead to such situations, providing you with knowledge on preventive actions and effective solutions. Cooling System Failures: A leading cause of car overheating lies within issues in the cooling system. This crucial system includes the radiator, water pump, thermostat, and coolant. Any cooling system component that is faulty can prevent the system's ability to manage the engine's temperature effectively.   Faulty Thermostat: The thermostat has a vital function in managing the coolant flow throughout the engine. If it becomes stuck or doesn't operate as it should, it could interrupt the coolant flow. This disruption might result in inadequate cooling and, eventually, overheating of the engine.   Coolant Leaks: Leaking coolant can stem from several issues like damaged hoses, a corroded radiator, a malfunctioning water pump, or a failing gasket. When ... read more

An overheating car can be caused by various issues within the cooling system. The cooling system is responsible for regulating the engine temperature and preventing it from getting too hot. Here are some common reasons why a car might overheat: 1. **Low Coolant Level:** Insufficient coolant (antifreeze) in the radiator can lead to inadequate heat dissipation. Check the coolant level in the reservoir and radiator regularly, and top it up if necessary. 2. **Coolant Leaks:** Leaks in the cooling system, such as from a radiator hose, water pump, or radiator, can result in a loss of coolant. This leads to a decrease in the system's ability to cool the engine. 3. **Faulty Thermostat:** The thermostat regulates the flow of coolant through the engine. A malfunctioning thermostat may get stuck closed, preventing proper coolant circulation and causing the engine to overheat. 4. **Faulty Water Pump:** The water pump is responsible for circulating coolant through the engine and radiator. I ... read more

Why did my car overheat? Your car could have overheated due to your coolant being low. When your vehicle does not have enough coolant then it will not keep your engine at the correct temperature. When this happens it can damage your engine. Give us a call and let us take care of you. Happy Adventures, Heather   Our specials can be found here - Specials - J & H Automotive, Inc Ready to make an appointment … Appointments - J & H Automotive, Inc Want to know more … About Us - J & H Automotive, Inc Would you like to join our merry band of misfits? Careers - J & H Automotive, Inc     ... read more

Why does my car overheat? Your car may be overheating due to one of your cooling system components failing. If your water pump stops functioning properly it will cause your engine to overheat. The water pump will need to be replaced if it is not working properly. If your engine overheats then it can cause damage to other components. We recommend pulling over to the side of the road where it is safe and turning off your engine if it is overheating. This will hopefully prevent any damage to your engine. Give us a call and let us take care of you. Happy Adventures, Heather Our specials can be found here - Specials - J & H Automotive, Inc Ready to make an appointment … Appointments - J & H Automotive, Inc Want to know more … About Us - J & H Automotive, Inc Would you like to join our merry ... read more

Why is my car overheating? When your vehicle overheats it can cause engine damage. An overheating issue can be caused by multiple reasons. The most common is a lack of coolant in the cooling system. When your cooling system is low on coolant then you do not have enough to circulate through all the components. This will cause your engine to overheat. Water is not the solution. Water does not have the cooling ability that your engine needs to operate at the proper temperatures. When you are in an emergency where you have no other option then yes add water. Water is better than nothing, but it needs to be drained and refilled with the proper coolant for your engine as soon as possible. Give us a call and let us take care of you.   Find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/JHAutomotiveInc Instagram J & H Automotive (@jhautoinc) • Instagram photos and videos   Happy Adventures, Heather ... read more

My car is overheating Your car’s engine could be overheating due to a leak in the cooling system. When you have a leak then your engine will not have enough coolant to keep your engine at the proper operating temperature.  Depending on how much coolant you are losing then it can cause severe damage to your engine. Any time your engine has a leak then it needs to be checked and repaired to keep your car operating properly. Give us a call and let us take care of you. Happy Adventures, Heather

Anytime that your vehicle's engine overheats it can be damaging to your engine components. The engine coolant is a vital component to keep your vehicle running as it should. This could be due to a water pump that has failed and is no longer pumping coolant through the cooling system. This would cause your engine to overheat. If a faulty water pump is causing your overheating issue then your water pump will need to be replaced. Give us a call and let us take care of you.  Happy Adventures,  Heather

It doesn't matter what you drive, when your vehicle overheats it's very hard on it. If you vehicle starts to overheat then you need to pull over as soon as it is safe and turn off your engine to prevent anymore overheating. After it has cooled down you can check the level of your coolant to see if you are low and that is causing the overheating issue. A coolant leak will cause your coolant to be low which will cause your engine to overheat if it doesn't have enough coolant to keep it at the proper operating temperature. IF you are in an emergency situation and you only have water to add to your vehicle until you can get it repaired then you can add water - but this is just until you can have it properly repaired. Give us a call and let us take care of you.  Happy Adventures,  Heather

When your engine starts to overheat it can cause damage to the internal components. A overheating issue should be taken care of quickly to prevent damage. This could be due the engine fan not engaging at the appropriate time. The engine fan should turn on at a specific temperature and this assists in cooling the engine to the appropriate temperature.  Give us a call and let us take care of you.  Happy Adventures,  Heather

An overheating issue can be from multiple reasons. One reason could be is the fan is not engaging and helping to cool off the engine when it's under load. This can due to a bad fan clutch or possibly the fan clutch relay. You would need to test to find out which (or both) that have failed causing the issue. Once we have determined what needs to be replaced and have corrected the issue then we would retest to make sure there are no other issues.  Give us a call and let us take care of you. 541-791-2886 Happy Adventures,  Heather