Protect Your Engine From Overheating During Hot Summer Weather

Protecting your engine from overheating is always important, but it is especially essential during the hot summer months in the Great Lakes Bay Region.  No matter what is causing your engine to overheat, you can count on it causing inconvenience.  You will have to shut down your vehicle for a time to allow it to cool which means pulling to the side of the road as quickly as it is safe to do so.

After turning off the vehicle, allow time for the engine to cool before opening the radiator cap.  When it is warm, it is highly pressurized and contains dangerously hot fluid.  When the engine is adequately cooled, you can remove the cap, start the engine, and add more coolant with the engine running.  If it appears the radiator hose is blown or the radiator is damaged so it will not hold coolant, your vehicle should be towed to a repair facility like the one at Thelen Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Bay City.

There are many reasons why your vehicle could overheat.  Keeping a well-maintained vehicle can reduce the chance.  As a general rule, it is recommended to flush and re-fill the cooling system every two years or 24,000 miles, whichever comes first.  Flushing the system removes scale and sediment from the radiator and allows it to work more effectively, plus it potentially extends the life of the cooling system.  Some of the reasons your vehicle may overheat include a loose or broken fan belt, a clogged cooling system, a thermostat that is stuck closed, or a faulty water pump.  Your vehicle could also have an issue if there is a leak in the cylinder head gasket, an inaccurate gauge or warning light, or a collapsed radiator hose.

Let the experts at the Thelen Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Service Center use our knowledge and experience to keep your car, truck, or SUV in optimal operating condition.  Schedule an appointment today and let us check and top-off fluids, so your vehicle is ready to meet the challenges brought by Michigan’s summer heat.

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