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Highly trained and certfied professional auto mechanics

Johnson County Automotive is an AAA approved repair facility.
Johnson County Automotive is a Certified ASE facility.
Johnson County Automotive is a NAPA Mechanical Auto Care Center.
Johnson County Automotive is a member of the International Automotive Technicians' Network
Johnson County Automotive is a member of the Better Business Bureau, and supports the BBB's services to the public.

Daily Car Care Tips - Johnson County Automotive

Car Care Tips

Johnson County Automotive (along with the Monday Morning Mechanic) is excited to present the following daily car tip. Check back every day for a new tip (Have a question you'd like answered in these tips? Contact us!).

Today's Car Care Tip: What Do You Do When Your Car Overheats?

How do you know if your car is overheating?

  • Needle is toward or in HOT zone on gauge
  • Red Temperature Light is on
  • Steam coming out of engine

What should you do?

  • STOP NOW!
  • DON'T OPEN RADIATOR CAP
  • Get professional help...have a tow truck bring you to the most reputable tech in area

What should I do if my engine has overheated?

  • Have a complete Cooling System Evaluation done by an ASE Certified Technician
  • Have all components of the cooling system -- including head gaskets -- checked for damage
  • ALWAYS REPLACE the thermostat
  • Make sure coolant is 50-50 mix

What if needle on Temp. Gauge is just a little over the normal range?

  • Turn off A/C
  • Turn on heater
  • Get out of stop-and-go traffic
  • If in traffic jam, turn engine off
Johnson County Automotive
5829 Kessler Lane
Merriam, Kansas 66203
Phone: (913) 432-1721

"You guys are awesome!  The Infinity is purring like a kitten again and you save me a lot of money by correctly diagnosing the problem and offering a cost effective solution to resolving the issue."

Alex Poulter