Johnson County Automotive Daily Car Care Tips http://www.jocoauto.com/car-tips.php Daily Car Tips from your Friends at Johnson County Automotive Wed, 02 Dec 2009 13:15:00 -0700 en hourly 1 Sun, 14 Mar 2010 14:28:00 -0700 Alan Heriford 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 profe...]]> 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
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