Signs Your Car Has Overheated - Causes & Diagnostics Of An Overheated Engine

►Engine overheating may not seem like a big deal, but even just a few seconds of excessive temperatures can seriously damage several parts of the engine. With that said, there generally aren't any visible overheating cues, and an overheated engine will still be able to run like normal for a short while before any signs of past trouble emerge. Save yourself from potential financial disaster with this guide on how to determine whether or not an engine has been overheated.

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00:00 - Intro
00:20 - Understanding What Happened to The Car
01:55 - Checking the Coolant & Oil For Contamination
05:05 - Inspecting the Ignition Coils & Spark Plugs
08:10 - Compression Testing the Engine
12:55 - Post-Compression Test Teardown
13:22 - Cause of Engine Failure
13:42 - What to do if Your Compression Test Came Back Ok
15:28 - Wrap-up

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