Why does my car overheat?

Posted on 12/26/2018

A truck with the hood up is parked in a garage. | J&H Automotive

Your car could overheat because of a handful of reasons, the first would be to check to make sure it has coolant (antifreeze) in it and that it is the correct type for your engine. After that it could be a number of mechanical or electrical issues that is causing your issue. The best way to know for sure and to prevent damage to your engine is to have it checked. 



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Heather

By jhautoinc January 30, 2026
These are vital to keep you safe on the road.
By jhautoinc January 27, 2026
Your engine will thank you.
By jhautoinc January 23, 2026
They help keep your engine cool.
By jhautoinc January 20, 2026
They need maintenance to keep them running.
By jhautoinc January 17, 2026
It's better for your engine. 
By jhautoinc January 13, 2026
They are more important than you know.
By jhautoinc January 10, 2026
A spark plug gap can cause a misfire.
By Bobby Poist January 7, 2026
They're important to keep you safe on the road.
By jhautoinc January 3, 2026
It's more often than you think.
By jhautoinc December 31, 2025
Batteries really don't like cold weather