Even though the summer is coming to an end, it can still get unbearable hot outside. Aside from your body overheating, you also have to worry about your car engine overheating. What happens when your car overheats? Your engine could face damage that could lead to a car crash or truck accident. How can you tell if your engine is overheating? For one, you can check the dash and see if the needle is pointing toward the ‘H’ or sitting nicely in the middle. The goal is for the need to be directly between the ‘C’ (cold) and ‘H’ (hot). If you see the needle getting closer to the ‘H’, it’s time to take action. What is the first thing you should do in that case? Turn the air conditioner off.
What is the best thing to have in the car in regards to an overheated engine? Coolant (or antifreeze) and a gallon of water. If the coolant in the engine is low, the engine will overheat. If that indeed is the issue, topping it off with some coolant will solve the problem. If that doesn’t work, the water will help bring the temperatures back to normal even if only temporarily. What if none of these tips help the situation? Pull over, turn the engine off and watch for any steam or smoke. Even if it’s not smoking, it usually takes around 30 minutes for the average engine to cool down and be safe enough to handle. The next step in that case would be to call a mechanic so they can figure out where the issue stemmed from and make a plan to fix it.
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