Dont Let your Car get you Hot under the Collar

Over Heating Car.....

With all the rain we've had over the last three months, we have had a tremendous increase on the number of cars with overheating problems. What can you do to prevent it? Perhaps not too much. But on the other hand, have you looked for any sign? When I stop to refuel in the morning at the local Gas station it’s amazing to look on the floor and see the amount of coolant and oil that is left there from cars that have an average stop time of five minutes or less. Check the garage floor or driveway where you usually park, do you see any coolant puddles? It doesn’t take much of a leak or a period of time to cause a problem. Unfortunately most cars don’t have temp gauges but if yours does, is it reading higher than normal? Does the temp rise when the air conditioning is used? The other thing that can make a difference is to have the cooling system serviced every other year or every 30,000 miles. This can help spot those small problems before they leave you stranded on the road. Checking the actual engine running temperature with a scan tool and checking for debris blocking the air flow through the radiator will go a long way to preventing overheating. Stay cool and safe trip.