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Is your Acura Integra, TLX, or MDX getting too hot under the hood? When your car is overheating, there’s no need to panic. Avoid further damage and higher repair costs with the following helpful tips from your Acura dealer.
Turn Off the A/C and Turn On the Heater
You should take action immediately when you’re driving along, hear that telltale ticking sound from under the hood, and notice the temperature gauge is in the red. First, switch off the air conditioner and other accessories to lower the stress on the engine. Release as much heat as possible by turning the heater all the way up and opening all the windows.
Pull Over in a Safe Place
If your car starts overheating, it’s important not to continue driving to prevent further damage, especially to the engine and the cooling system. Immediately, look for a safe place to pull over. Turn off the engine to let it cool down.
Call Us for Assistance
Call us for assistance while waiting for your car to cool down. Keep an eye on the temperature gauge and wait until the temperature returns to normal, or wait at least 20 minutes before opening the hood to avoid getting injured by the steam.
Check the Coolant Level
You can pop your head under the hood to check the coolant level when your car is cool enough. If the coolant is low, top it off.
Inspect the Radiator
Take a good look at the radiator to see if anything is blocking the fins. When there is a blockage, it stops the air from flowing through to lower the temperature of the hot coolant, and this can also cause your vehicle to overheat.
Don’t Drive Until Your Car Has Cooled Down
Once the temperature returns to normal, start the engine and keep checking the temperature gauge while driving to us. If your car starts overheating again, pull over and contact us to tow your vehicle.
Get the Problem Repaired ASAP
When your car gets too hot under the hood, there’s a problem somewhere. If you don’t take care of it, it will get worse. It’s best to ask your Acura technician to inspect your vehicle to determine why it’s overheating. You want to avoid even more damage and higher repair costs.
How To Prevent Overheating
Bring your vehicle to us for maintenance services, and our certified Acura technicians will carefully inspect your car’s systems and components and ensure that all fluids, including the oil and the coolant, are at the proper levels. Our technicians will identify issues and repair them before they get worse and cause significant damage that may leave you stranded on the side of the road.
There are many reasons why a car overheats, from low oil and coolant levels, a broken thermostat, and blocked hoses to a malfunctioning radiator fan and leaks in the cooling system. If your car gets too hot, rely on the people who know your Acura, inside and out. Call Ed Martin Acura today, and our certified Acura technicians will repair the problem expertly.
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