One of the most irritating problems that can appear on a Fiat Stilo is to observe its temperature gauge increasing. The truth is, a gauge that rises above 90/100° is in most cases an indication that your Fiat Stilo is heating up. If you are in this case, you made the good choice to check out this link because we will help you to identify the origin and understand the cause. To get this done, in the beginning, we will look at the causes for engine overheating and the risks you run, and next, what possibilities are available to you to eliminate this phenomenon.
Why is my Fiat Stilo overheating? What are the risks?
A Fiat Stilo that heats up is an indication of a major trouble. You should not think that you will manage it in the future because, if you do, you risk irreversibly injuring the engine of your car. In fact, if your Fiat Stilo heats up, and you keep driving, you simply risk the breakage of your car engine. An internal combustion engine works through combustion, which causes heat. This heat must be regulated because it can damage the engine parts. If you see white smoke starting to come out of your engine and you experience a loss of power, your Fiat Stilo is heating up and you are injuring your engine, you must stop.
What are the causes of an heating up Fiat Stilo ?
- A leak in the cooling system
If you regularly run out of coolant and refill your system on a regular basis, you might have a leak, so have your system checked for leaks. It is also conceivable that it is your cylinder head gasket that is faulty, in which case you should find “mayonnaise” in the area of your engine oil cap. - A dead calorstat
The job of this part is to switch on the engine cooling only when the engine is at optimum temperature, if it is damaged, the coolant will never reach the engine and your Fiat Stilo will heat up. Check its condition. - A blocked radiator
Nevertheless this situation is rarer, if your radiator is very dirty, or clogged with impure substances, its cooling fins will no longer conduct their role and on hot days your Fiat Stilo can overheat. - A fan that no longer functions
Don’t forget to check the state and operation of your fan, in addition to the air produced by the speed of your Fiat Stilo, it has a decisive duty in cooling your engine when it has to be the relay when you drive slower. In the eventuality of a breakdown and travelling at low speed, your car will obviously heat up. - A damaged water pump
To finish , it is conceivable that your water pump is at the end of its life. In fact, its role is to circulate the coolant throughout the circuit, in the case of failure this action stops and your Fiat Stilo heats up. This can be as a result of a faulty belt that has damaged your pump. If this is your case, go to your workshop.
How can I fix the trouble of an heating up Fiat Stilo?
Moreover to having checked all the parts that may be causing your Fiat Stilo to heat up, you will have to make the right resolutions to limit the risks in case your vehicle gets hot and you have no other option than to go home, or to go to your auto mechanic.
Here are a few tips if your car is overheating:
- Reduce your engine speed but not your speed:
Reducing your engine speed will allow you to limit the heat released by the engine. On the other hand, try to stay in 5th gear at 70/80 km/h in order to have a large natural airflow to control the heating of your Fiat Stilo. - Stop the engine of your Fiat Stilo if you go over 100°:
Don’t be in a rush, in a case of overheating, it is better to take breaks and let the engine cool down rather than pushing it and risking breakage. - Turn on your heater:
Turning on the heater will let you to gets rid of some of the heat from the engine block, it is an efficient remedy. And conversely, turn off your air conditioner which produces heat.
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