The cooling system is your engine's life support. It works as a continuous cycle: a mixture of antifreeze and water (coolant) circulates through the engine block to absorb the massive heat generated by combustion and friction. This hot liquid is then pumped to the radiator, where air dissipates the heat before the cooled liquid heads back to the engine. In South Africa, where summer temperatures often soar and city traffic like the M1 or N1 can be "stop-and-crawl," this system is under constant pressure. If it fails and is ignored, an engine can literally "melt" into a solid, useless block of metal in minutes.
An engine will overheat any time the cooling system is malfunctioning (i.e., when the coolant doesn’t absorb, transport, and dissipate heat effectively). Diagnosing the reason why your cooling system is on the fritz is more complex, but there are several common culprits of an overheating engine:
A top-rated mobile mechanic will come to your home or office to inspect the entire cooling system and determine the source and cause of the overheating issue. The mechanic will then provide a detailed inspection report that includes the scope and cost of the necessary repairs.
Lack of cooling system maintenance is the number one cause of engine failure worldwide — not only in automobiles, but also in motorcycles, boats, and generators. In the ‘70s, there were issues with bearing failures. In the ‘80s, there were problems with pistons. In the ‘90s, the main problems were focused on oil consumption. Thanks to advancements is metallurgy, engineering, and manufacturing techniques, those failures are all a thing of the past. Keep clean oil in your engine and keep the engine cool, and it will enjoy a very long life of service.