Manage the Heat on the Road this Summer

Asadullah

16 Jul 2022

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Manage the Heat on the Road this Summer

The internal combustion of the engine generates the power for the car. The friction and burning of gasoline produces heat and the temperature in combustion chamber reaches to 2000 ᵒF. if the proper cooling is not provided to the engine, it can get overheated quickly, which can give significant problem and causes the damage to the engine of the car. You need to take prompt engine and appropriate response so that you can avoid further repair to the cars. You need to know how to manage the heat on the road this summer.

Why do cars overheat?

When the car run on the road, the cooling system of the car works hard to keep the temperature low, which is generated by the engine and this high temperature get out of control, which can cause overheating of the car. There are different causes of the overheating, which are mentioned here:

• Low engine oil – The oil in the car is used to lubricate all moving parts of the engine of the car and it reduces friction and it contributes to keep the operating temperature low. If the level of oil become low or it gets dirty, it may not circulate or lubricate. The level of friction gets high and it generates more heat.

• Coolant Leak – Usually the mixture of antifreeze and water is used as 1:1 and coolant circulates around engine and absorbs heat to carry it away from engine. Due to leak, the coolant level becomes low and the car may not have enough coolant to cool the engine enough. This leakage leaves the puddles under the vehicle and they may not look orange, green or blue in color depending on the type of used coolant.

• Broken Water Pump – The pump is force behind circulating coolant and if it does not work properly, the coolant will not circulate as per expectations.

• Radiator Failure – The radiator of your car has fans to bring down temperature of coolant fluid, which returns from engine. If the fans do not work properly, the coolant cannot disperse the heat properly and the hot coolant is returned to the engine again and again.

What do I do if my car is overheating?

You cannot ignore the signs of overheating engine. You can check the temperature gauge on the dashboard climb and the warning lights are turned on. You will feel strange smell or smoke, which is emerged from under the hood or out of the tailpipe. These signs show that the engine of your car is overheating and you should show your reaction.

1. Stop Driving

Bring the car on the safe place and turn the vehicle off. If you continue driving your car, the overheating can become more problems as it will generate more heat and it can damage other components of the car.

2. Adjust the Climate Controls

During the summer season, the cars get more overheated and during the winter season, the cold weather may help to keep the engine of the car cooler. If you switch on the air conditioning, you will need to turn it off and switch the climate control to blow heat. If your car blows out hot air, it will help to provide the way to disperse extra heat, which is generated by the engine. You also need to open the window and you will get more ventilation and faster you will get engine cooled down to make operating levels normal.

3. Be Patient

When you pull off and turn off the vehicle, it will resist to lift the hood of the car. The extreme temperature produces under hood can heat up hoses, belts and other nearby parts. The hot coolant flows through the hoses under your hood can be dangerous. You need to sit back and allow the engine off the car to cool for a time and it may take 30 minutes or more. You need to check the gauge on your dashboard to check the temperature of your engine. Unless you insert the key into the ignition to turn on or accessories, this gauge may not turn on.

Potential Cost

You need to examine the engine of your car by taking it to your nearest local auto repair shop. The overheating of the car is a problem and driving the engine run hot and it can boil the antifreeze melt engine components and they can damage the exhaust, wrap the cylinder heads and blow the head gas kit. It is better to pull over and settle the original problem to try to push it and it can cause more damage to your car.

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