Common Auto Maintenance Services, Explained at Carr Chevrolet: Overheating Engine Service

Modern engines are stronger, more sophisticated and simply less likely to fail than engines from a few years or decades ago. That means they rarely overheat. However, if there's a coolant system failure or other significant mechanical issue with your vehicle, it can still overheat. A modern engine that overheats can actually do significant damage to itself! The extreme heat generated inside an engine that's not being properly cooled can cause metal parts to warp and even fuse together. That can mean rebuilding the entire engine - a much more expensive process than simply fixing the root cause of the overheating first! If the engine temp warning light has turned on in your dash, avoid driving the car if at all possible. Try turning the heater on full-blast. That might pull enough heat away from the engine to allow you to safely drive it to the Carr Chevrolet service center for a fix.

Can I Just Add Coolant to the Radiator and Keep Driving my Chevy?

With older engine designs, it was often possible to allow the engine to cool down, top off the radiator with fresh coolant, and proceed to a garage for a long-term repair. However, today's modern engines have totally closed coolant systems which should never leak. If your coolant levels are low, that means there is a leak in the system. That leak is likely responsible for your cooling issue. However, it also means that adding more coolant won't fix the problem. It will only cause more coolant to flow from the leak. The safest option is to proceed with caution directly to our service center - and pull over and wait for a tow if the engine continues to run hot.

How to Schedule Your Service Appointment

At Carr Chevrolet, we know you have options when it comes to servicing your vehicle. We strive to earn your business by making it more convenient to work with us! You can use our online service scheduler to make your next appointment at a time that's convenient for you, call us to speak to a service technician about your vehicle, or just drop by. Walk-ins are always welcome at our service department, located at 15005 SW Tualatin Valley Highway, Beaverton, OR 97006.

Why Beaverton Drivers turn to Carr Chevrolet for Superior Service

When you trust the factory-trained pros in our service department to care for your Chevy, you can be confident you're getting the best possible quality and service. That's because our talented service technicians are factory-trained to know your Chevrolet backwards and front. And when it comes to component quality, you can't do better than OEM parts direct from Chevrolet. That's why we use exclusively OEM and Chevrolet-approved parts for a lasting fix and a perfect fit on your vehicle. Compared to national service chains and neighborhood mechanics, nobody provides the level of quality and professionalism you'll find at Carr Chevy. Not driving a Chevrolet? We service all GM makes and models, and we're also your local Authorized Saturn Service Provider. Make today the day you choose to take better care of your car and go with the pros at the Carr Chevrolet service center!