Nobody wants their engine to overheat and shut down. To make sure it doesn't happen to you, you need to take some steps to prevent it. To learn what these are, read this post by Lee ; Rita Downhill in Frankford, ON.

It seems like that year 2020 started two days ago. But now, we're almost heading into spring and it looks like this year will just fly by. And while the temperatures are still pretty low in these neck of the woods, now it's a good time to start preparing for the hotter months of the year. Not only should you begin to bring out your short sleeves T-shirts and shorts, but you should also prepare your vehicle. This is because the elevated temperatures can result in it overheating. So, if you don't want to be left out on the side of the road, stranded, then you should follow the tips below to keep your vehicle from overheating during the hotter months of the year.

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How to Keep Your Engine from Overheating

Keep Your Vehicle in Mint Condition

The first step in making sure your vehicle will be ready to endure whatever harsh condition comes its way, is to keep it in the best shape possible. This is especially true if you want to keep it from overheating, as water pump failures and radiator blockages can lead to problems with its temperature. The best way to do that is to take it to a professional mechanic regularly for routine checkups and tune-ups.

Give Your Engine a Hand

Needless to say, the engine is the most important part of your vehicle, and as such, you need to take better care of it so it doesn't overheat. The overheating happens when the engine is stressed out and it doesn't have a healthy way to release the heat in it. To keep your engine as relaxed as possible, you should take a few measures: travel light, drive gently, change its synthetic oil regularly, and don't ask too much from it. Especially if your engine has overheated in the past, these steps can be very helpful.

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Be Mindful of the Coolant

Because the engine works so hard to keep you moving and because the temperatures inside it can rise to extreme levels, is that your vehicle has a cooling system meant to bring those levels down. Still, for the cooling system to work properly, it needs to have coolant.  Said coolant needs to be replaced and replenished every so often. Keep up with this maintenance task to protect your engine.

Pay Attention to the Temperature Gauge

Your vehicle has a temperature gauge meant to let you know if the engine is getting too hot. If your engine has been known to overheat in the past, the temperature gauge will be your new best friend. That's why you should keep an eye on this feature. The moment you start to notice that the gauge is moving towards the 'red' zone, then it will be time to take actions. For example, you can stop for a while to let the engine cool down. ;

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Avoid the Heat

Of course, if you already know your engine is prone to overheating, then you should try your best to keep external heat away from it so it doesn't worsen the problem. As the days become hotter and hotter, you should try your best to avoid the heat. For example, you can use sun shades or park your vehicle on the shade, so the outside temperatures won't affect it as much.

Keep Water or Coolant With You

This last tip is a simple but effective one if your engine has overheated before: keep water or coolant in your vehicle. This way, if you notice that the temperature gauge has begun to indicate your engine is getting hot, you can easily stop at a safe spot, wait for the engine to cool, and then pour water or coolant into it to help the problem go away. ;

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