At Acura of Laurel, one of our goals is to help Laurel drivers keep their vehicles in good shape. If you're engine is overheating, it's imperative to have it serviced immediately to avoid permanent damage. What are some signs that let you know your engine is overheating? Let's find out.
The engine temperature gauge will move into the red zone if you're engine is overheating. One sign of engine overheating is steam emerging from under the hood, and a strange smell that comes from the engine is another indicator of overheating.
If your engine starts to overheat when you're on the road, turn off the air conditioner and crank up the heat. This will lessen stress on the engine. Keep the heater on until you can get to a safe location. Check to make certain your vehicle has enough coolant. If you don't have your vehicle towed, drive with caution until you get it to a repair shop. Pull over as soon as it starts to get too hot to allow the system to cool.
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