Porsche offers a supreme, luxury driving experience that few manufacturers can even come close to duplicating. When spring arrives, many luxury automotive drivers look forward to nothing more than lowering the roof or rolling the windows down and hitting the open road. However, more often than not, when temperatures begin to rise, drivers can begin to notice issues with their Porsche’s coolant system which have laid dormant over the cold of winter. While these issues can occur all year round, it is often the warmer weather which causes the more severe issues to manifest.

Listed below are some of the most common issues you and your Porsche might be faced with regarding its coolant system. You may discover other issues with your vehicle, depending on its make or model. Even if these issues are minor, no matter the problem, you should always seek the advice of a professional as soon as possible. Let’s look at the reasons for a poor cooling system in a Porsche during the springtime.

Failed Water Pump

It is important to remember that as it is a generally sealed system enclosed in metal, your vehicle’s engine can not keep itself cool enough through air flow alone. Therefore, to prevent it from overheating, your engine utilizes cool water, which flows around the engine via a system of hoses. This cooling water is pushed around the engine system via pump. This pump is powered by your vehicle’s serpentine belt, and if the belt or the pump fails, the water that is so vital to keeping your engine cool cannot circulate. This means your Porsche is likely to start facing overheating problems, which could lead to larger and more financially costly problems in the near future.

Leaking or Damaged Radiator Hoses

The hoses that circulate the cooling water throughout your engine system can also fail. This is  most common when there are leaks. It is less likely due to blockages or damage. Leaking or damaged radiator hoses will affect the water pressure that is required to successfully circulate around the engine. This will eventually cause complete drainage of the water system. It could also cause your water pump to wear out, due to it struggling to compensate for the drop in pressure.

Leaking Radiator

The radiator is largest and probably the most essential part of your engine’s cooling system. It is the job of the radiator to cool down the water once it has circulated the engine, ready to be delivered back to the water pump to circulate through the engine once more. If the radiator becomes damaged and starts to leak, it can lead to water draining from the system, causing overheating. It may also cause the radiator to work inefficiently, which will also result in an engine becoming too hot.

Thermostatic Valve Failure

The thermostatic valve, otherwise simply known as the thermostat, is essential to regulating the temperature of your engine. The thermostat works on an open/close basis, closing when it deems the engine to be running too cold, thus preventing cool water from circulating, and opening when it deems the engine too hot, thus allowing cool water to enter the system.

On occasion, this valve can become stuck open or closed, which can cause your engine to struggle in differing ways. If the valve is stuck open, the engine can run too cold, and if the valve is stuck closed, it will overheat. This is something some drivers will often only begin to notice once the weather outside becomes warmer.

While it is likely your engine will still run to a certain degree even with this issue, if ignored, it can eventually result in complete engine failure, as the engine systems become worn out and inoperable.

Das European Autohaus

If you live in or around Spring or Houston, TX and feel your Porsche’s coolant system may be functioning at a low standard, then head on down to Das European Autohaus. We specialize in European imported cars. We have a 4.5-star rating. The team at Das European are knowledgeable professionals who know just what it takes to have your Porsche proudly hitting the road once more. We are open 6 days a week, 8am-6pm. Our friendly team are always on hand to service or consult with you on your Porsche’s maintenance and repair needs.