The engine usually relies on the cooling system to operate efficiently at an ideal temperature but when the system itself starts acting up, the engine temperature goes above the threshold temperature, overheating the entire engine compartment. Some common culprits behind this nuisance are insufficient coolant, cracked thermostats, worn radiators, or leaky hoses. Moreover, with these cooling system troubles, you may notice high-temperature gauge readings, see fumes or steam coming from the hood, or smell a strong coolant odor.
In this case, you should stop using the A/C and turn on the heater to eliminate the excessive engine heat. Next, reach out to our garage near Las Vegas, NV, so that we can check the coolant level and top up more coolant in the system if low. If we spot dirty or old coolant, we will perform a complete flush, followed by refilling the tank with the right type of coolant. We will also search the hoses and radiator for any signs of holes or cracks and seal them if any, to restore the optimal engine temperature.