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10-29-20
What can I do if my vehicle is overheating?
What can I do if my vehicle is overheating?
Category: FAQuestions
Posted by: Admin
If you are driving and the vehicle starts to overheat, turn off the air conditioner, turn on the heater and immediately pull over to the shoulder. The odds are if the vehicle starts to overheat, there is a problem in the cooling system such as low coolant, a clogged radiator or a broken drive belt or burst hose.
Once at the shoulder, shut off the engine, open the hood and let the engine cool down for a minimum of 30 minutes.
Once any heating stops and the engine has cooled, look for obvious signs of trouble.
DO NOT attempt to open the radiator cap unless the engine is off and the top of the radiator is cold.
If there is no noticeable problem such as a broken drive belt or burst hose, at this point if possible you can then add a coolant/water mixture to the radiator or overflow reservoir, then start the vehicle and drive slowly to a service station.
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