Today's Car Care Tip: What Should I Do When My 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
- STOP NOW!
- DON'T OPEN RADIATOR CAP
- Get professional help...have a tow truck bring you to the most reputable tech in area
- 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
- Turn off A/C
- Turn on heater
- Get out of stop-and-go traffic
- If in traffic jam, turn engine off
Handy Car Care Tips and Suggestions
- Used Car Buyers’ Checklist – Don’t buy a used car without running through this! These are the questions every used car buyer should ask.
- Going Green with your Car – How to go green with your car and reduce your carbon footprint!
- Fuel Saving Tips – Here are some easy ways to increase your gas mileage at home!
- Report A Pothole in the Denver area – If you’re sick of hitting the same pothole everyday, use one of these numbers to report a pothole in your area!
Fluid Colors
These are what your vehicle’s fluids look like when they’re brand new and just added to your vehicle. If they’re black, smell burnt, or just past your manufacturer’s recommended service interval, getting these fluids changed can prevent big expenses down the road. Click here to see the fluid chart.
Vehicle Systems
These are diagrams of how all of the integral systems in your car work. From your air conditioning, to your brakes, to your engine, use these diagrams to see how everything works, and why certain repairs and preventative maintenance services are necessary, and can save you money in the long run. Click on any picture below to see a larger diagram!
