The cooling system of a combustion engine consists of several important mechanical components. Running a diagnostic check may be necessary to inspect them.
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Faulty glow plug: what are the symptoms?
Paradoxically, glow plugs are classified within the engine cooling system, even though they help heat the fuel for starting the engine.
Do your glow plugs appear to be malfunctioning? Be sure the issue lies with them before replacing them! The relay and its power supply could also be the source of the problem… Test your preheating system!
The engine cooling system: purpose and operation
An overheating engine is never a good sign! The cooling system is precisely designed to prevent this, but its complex operation can be hindered if one of its components is defective... Explanation!
Coolant: what is the purpose of the temperature sensor?
The coolant temperature sensor is an essential component of the engine cooling system. It monitors the coolant temperature and warns the driver of overheating via a dashboard warning light.
A faulty temperature sensor can cause irreversible damage to the cooling system and, more broadly, to the engine itself…
How to repair a coolant leak?
Have you noticed a coolant loss? It could be due to a leak, so watch out for engine overheating, which might be indicated by a red warning light...
Repairing a coolant leak starts with identifying the defective component causing the leak. There are several parts to inspect. We explain everything in our article.