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There are multiple reasons a car would overheat, from a leak in the cooling system to an issue with the radiator. Everyone’s vehicle has a “normal” place for the temperature gauge to sit, but most cars generally operate between 195 and 200 degrees Fahrenheit. If you start your car and notice the temperature gauge is reading far higher than normal, do not drive the car. Driving an overheating car can put you in danger, and it will only cause bigger, costlier issues down the road.
Take an in-depth look at what causes a car to overheat with Robbins Toyota below, and contact us if you have any questions.
Overheating is a clear signal that there is a bigger issue to address. See below to learn what causes a car to overheat so you can prevent this from happening:
Unfortunately, your car may not overheat until you’ve already hit the road in Mt Pleasant. If this happens, here’s what to do when your car overheats to prevent further damage and maintain safety for you and everyone else on the road.
If you’re running the air conditioning, turn it off and run your heat at full blast instead. It may be uncomfortable, but this helps pull heat off your engine. Next, turn on your hazard lights, safely pull over to the side of the road as soon as you can, and stop driving. Don’t attempt to operate the hood by hand for at least 30 minutes or until it is cool to prevent burns from the hot hood, engine components, or escaping steam/smoke. Once it is safe to do so, pop the hood, as this, plus your hazard lights, warns other drivers that your vehicle is stationary.
Now that you’re relatively safe and have done your due diligence to maintain road safety, the next thing to do is call a towing service to pick your car up and bring it to your mechanic of choice.
If your car overheats, you can trust the experienced technicians at the Robbins Toyota service department to get you back on the road in no time. Keeping up with routine maintenance allows you to catch an issue that could cause overheating and act preemptively. Schedule your next service with us, and be sure to take advantage of our applicable service coupons.
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