Posted on 6/30/2022
Land Rovers’ cooling systems are fitted with various sensors and a series of electric fans to keep the engine from overheating. However, overheating can still occur with poor maintenance. When your Land Rover’s engine overheats, you should be prepared to take the following steps. Step 1: Turn on the car heater Industry experts recommend turning on the heater when you notice the temperature gauge rising. While it may seem illogical at first, it is effective at moving heat away from the engine and into the passenger compartment instead. This can stop the overheating altogether in some cases. If the dashboard warning light turns off or the temperature gauge lowers, you can keep driving. Step 2: Pull over If your Land Rover is still overheating, you should immediately pull over to a safe spot. Please turn off the engine and allow time for it to cool down. It is a good time to call for a tow if you need help. Step 3: Top off on coolant You should not open the hood of your ... read more