Summer’s here! Temperatures are rising and so does the potential of your vehicle overheating. Typically, an engine overheats because something is wrong with the cooling system. Maybe you have a leak, a faulty radiator fan, clogged coolant hose or a broken water pump. In the summer, your engine bay can get up to 200? F (Fahrenheit). The Folsom Auto Mall has put together some easy tips in the event your car overheats during your commute.
First, turn up the heat. It sounds contradictory, but it isn’t. Turning up the heat on full blast can actually help disperse the heat coming from your engine. You’ll know it’s working if the warning light goes off and the temperature gauge returns to normal. But that doesn’t mean it’s fixed. So, next, find a safe place to pull over and shut off the car. It could take as long as 30 minutes or more for the car to cool down. Don’t try to make any fixes yourself or you could get burned. Once you’re safely off the road, call a tow truck and get your vehicle to a trustworthy mechanic.
Moving forward, to help keep your vehicle from overheating, park in the shade. You can also tint your windows to keep your car cooler. Leave your windows slightly open so hot air can escape. Use the fresh air setting instead of recycled air when you’re using the air conditioning. Finally, make sure components like rubber hoses, gaskets and water pumps are in good shape and not leaking. Regular maintenance can keep your vehicle from overheating.
The Folsom Auto Mall has qualified technicians at every dealership, regardless of your make or model. Call us today about a complimentary inspection.
First, turn up the heat. It sounds contradictory, but it isn’t. Turning up the heat on full blast can actually help disperse the heat coming from your engine. You’ll know it’s working if the warning light goes off and the temperature gauge returns to normal. But that doesn’t mean it’s fixed. So, next, find a safe place to pull over and shut off the car. It could take as long as 30 minutes or more for the car to cool down. Don’t try to make any fixes yourself or you could get burned. Once you’re safely off the road, call a tow truck and get your vehicle to a trustworthy mechanic.
Moving forward, to help keep your vehicle from overheating, park in the shade. You can also tint your windows to keep your car cooler. Leave your windows slightly open so hot air can escape. Use the fresh air setting instead of recycled air when you’re using the air conditioning. Finally, make sure components like rubber hoses, gaskets and water pumps are in good shape and not leaking. Regular maintenance can keep your vehicle from overheating.
The Folsom Auto Mall has qualified technicians at every dealership, regardless of your make or model. Call us today about a complimentary inspection.