Wisconsin really has some spectacular weather, ranging from frigid cold during the winter months, to outrageously humid and hot during the summer, and it certainly takes its toll on our vehicles. During the summer, a very real and dangerous problem that comes with driving is the overheating of the engine. Fortunately for you, there are a couple ways that you can mitigate this issue and enjoy your time on the road this summer. Here are our best tips to help an overheating Fiat engine.
As with most things, the most important step to preventing overheating issues is to take preventative action and make sure that your engine is not suffering from any major issues before you take her out on the highway, as a little work up front will make things a lot easier in the long run.
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Prevention is Key!
The next best thing is to always ensure that you carry in your car a bottle of coolant. The main cause of engine heating is a depleted level of coolant, and replacing that can get your car back in working order in a pinch.
The next big thing that you can do to help with overheating issues, especially in a smaller car, is to turn off the AC while you are driving. This puts a lot of thermal strain on the engine during the hot months, and opening the windows will serve a similar purpose without putting your engine in the red zone.
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Be Mindful Of Your Driving Style!
The last tip pertains to traffic, often the most problematic of areas when dealing with car heat. When stuck in bumper to bumper traffic, putting your car in neutral and revving the engine will promote the flow of coolant throughout the engine, as well as putting off a really intimidating persona to scare off potential highway thieves.
It can sometimes seem like dealing with overheating in a car is impossible, but by being an active car owner who takes preventative care seriously and follows the above tips, you can make dealing with overheating a breeze.
Short Tips:
1) Bring Coolant
2) Use Brakes Less
3) Turn off the A/C
4) Revv Engine to Promote Coolant Flow
5) Have Patience and Drive Safe!
