Posted on 2/25/2022
Your engine is the heart of your vehicle, and it works under high heat and pressures to keep your car running. Most cars are built with a cooling system to keep your motor from overheating. However, if the needle of your temperature gauge rises or you catch steam emitting from under your hood, your car could be overheating. When your engine overheats, it means that something is wrong with one or more of your car's cooling system components. Its vital parts include the fan, radiator, thermostat, water pump, hoses, and coolant/antifreeze. 5 Things To Do If Your Car Overheats Turn up the heat - While you may think that turning on the A/C will help, the cooling system is counterintuitive. Turning your heat on full blast will actually help disperse the heat flowing from your engine quickly. Find a secure spot to pull over - Continuing to drive when your car is overheating will only make matters worse. Sometimes, it can even cause permanent to your engine, so it's best to stop dr ... read more