Engine overheating must not be ignored — it can end with a damaged head gasket or cylinder head. The most common causes are a coolant leak or a faulty fan, thermostat or water pump.
Driving on may be unsafe or cause serious damage. Call us — we’ll advise whether to drive in or use a tow truck.
The fault can get worse and more expensive. Drive carefully and book a diagnosis.
We pressure-test the cooling system for leaks, check the fan, thermostat and water pump and, if a head gasket failure is suspected, test for exhaust gases in the coolant.
This is guidance only, not a diagnosis. We’ll find the exact cause at our workshop in Bielany — you approve the quote before any work starts.
If the temperature is in the red zone — no. Give us a call and we’ll advise whether you can get here safely or should call a tow truck.
As an emergency measure to get here — yes. Afterwards the system must be filled with the proper coolant, otherwise it may freeze in winter.
Typical signs are coolant loss with no visible leak, white smoke from the exhaust and “mayonnaise” in the oil under the filler cap. A workshop test confirms it.
