What does it mean when your engine coolant temperature light comes on?
overheating
This temperature warning light means that your engine is running at a temperature that is too high – in other words, your engine is overheating. However, a problem with the cooling system or low coolant can cause the engine to overheat, which leads to engine damage.
Why is my Infiniti M35 overheating?
The most common reasons an Infiniti M35 is overheating are a coolant leak (water pump, radiator, hose etc.), the radiator fan, or a failed thermostat.
What should you do if the temp light shows the engine is overheating?
If your car’s engine overheating light comes on, you should pull over and shut off the engine immediately. Then, have the car towed to your destination of choice for repair.
Which warning light or gauge tells you when the engine coolant is too hot or too low?
Temperature Warning Light/Gauge: this light goes on when the engine temperature or the radiator’s coolant is too hot. In some vehicles, a gauge is used that would show the needle in the warning zone of HOT. If this warning light comes on while driving, STOP as soon as you can at a safe place and shut the engine off.
Why is my coolant temp high?
If the temperature gauge reads high, it could mean your engine is overheating. Another reason your reading might be high is you could be losing coolant. A small leak or evaporation may cause your radiator to slowly lose coolant. A third reason your temperature gauge reads high could be because the thermostat is broken.
What coolant temp is considered overheating?
around 240 to 250 degrees
The engine coolant is overheating if it’s around 240 to 250 degrees. This is a critical light! It means your engine is beginning to overheat.
How do you fix low coolant temp?
The easiest way how to fix low coolant is to begin filling your coolant back to acceptable levels and allow the coolant to soak back into the system. Upon opening your radiator cap, you will see indicators such as “max” and “min” which indicates the level of the coolant mixture currently in your tank.
What causes high coolant temperature?
Lots of things can cause an engine to overheat, such as a loss of coolant due to a leaking hose or radiator, a worn or broken fan belt, a bad water pump or thermostat, or an electrical problem. It can even overheat on a cold day if the coolant is too diluted with water to keep it from freezing.
How hot should engine coolant get?
between 195 degrees and 220 degrees
Most experts agree that your engine should run between 195 degrees and 220 degrees. In ideal situations, your needle will maintain a posture right in the middle of your gauge. Keep in mind that this can go up or down depending on the conditions in the vehicle itself (such as running the air conditioner or heater).