When the engine is running, a properly functioning cooling system maintains the optimum temperature conditions. Malfunctions in the cooling system can lead to engine overheating. If you miss this moment, unpleasant consequences may occur: a breakdown of the cylinder head gasket, warping of the head and, as a result, complex engine repair.
In the instrument cluster of any car there is a coolant temperature gauge. If the engine is overheating, the gauge needle approaches the red zone.
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