How to Keep a Car From Overheating

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Tip 1 - How to Stop an Engine from Overheating

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Daniel Matkovits | permalink

If your car's cooling system is not working properly, heat can destroy your car's engine. If you notice your car starting to overheat, taking the following steps can help prevent harm to your vehicle until you can repair your cooling...
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For further reading: http://www.wikihow.com/Stop-an-Engine-from-Overheating ^[1]

Tip 2 - Car Overheating? Why your Car Overheats & How to Fix It

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Shy Eckhouse | permalink

Cars always seem to overheat at the worst of times. Find out how to diagnose, fix, and prevent your car or truck from overheating.

For further reading: http://www.vikingspeedshop.com/car-overheating-fix-prevent-future/ ^[2]

Tip 3 - What to Do If Your Car Overheats: 5 Must-Know Steps

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Asko Rutanen | permalink

We cover the 5 steps of what to do when your engine overheats, and provide a couple tips on how to handle an overheating engine in traffic.

For further reading: http://blog.esurance.com/what-to-do-if-your-car-overheats/ ^[3]

Tip 4 - 7 Pro Tips to Stop Your Car from Overheating | Farmers Insurance

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Steve Cropper | permalink

Learn from the NASCAR pros themselves what to do if your car overheats, and how to stop it from overheating in the first place.

For further reading: http://www.farmers.com/inner-circle/car-safety/pro-tips-for-an-overheating-engine/ ^[4]

Tip 5 - 5 Ways to Tell Your Car Is Overheating

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Byron Porter | permalink

There are many reasons why your car may be overheating. Take a look at this list of common causes of overheating and you will be closer to diagnosing.

For further reading: http://autorepair.about.com/od/enginetroubleshootin1/a/Figure-Out-Why-Your-Car-Is-Overheating.htm ^[5]

Tip 6 - What to Do When Your Engine Overheats - Be Car Care Aware

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Joel Thorson | permalink

Things can get out of control quickly if you don’t know what to do when your vehicle’s temperature rises. Many modern automobiles are so refined that you can hardly hear their engines anymore, but don’t be lulled into complacency—there’s still a combustion cycle taking place under the hood, and catastrophic overheating remains a remote possibility. READ MORE »

For further reading: http://www.carcare.org/2011/10/what-to-do-when-your-engine-overheats/ ^[6]