7 things To Do If Or When Your Car/Vehicle Overheats

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If your car overheats, do not drive more than a quarter mile. Have it towed to avoid further damage to the engine.
However, if there is no experienced mechanic or tow truck nearby, follow these simple steps:

• Pull over to a safe location and turn off the engine.
• Do not open the hood until the car has completely cooled or the temperature gauge has moved from hot to cool.
• Check the coolant (also called antifreeze) level in the radiator. Look in the owner’s manual if you are unsure where the coolant reservoir tank is.
• Make sure the radiator cap is cool before opening it. Slowly twist it off with a towel and beware of any hot steam. If needed, fill coolant to the top of the radiator. Put the radiator cap back on.
• Be sure the upper or lower radiator hose and any of the heater hoses have not been blocked, disconnected or burst.
• Restart the engine.
• Carefully monitor the temperature gauge. If you see it crossing the optimal mark, pull over to a safe location and turn the engine off.

While your best bet is to get help from a mechanic, your safest bet is to be prepared. Store these essential items in you car: Coolant, tool kit, working flashlight, non-perishable foods and water.

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In addition, check to make sure the engine cooling fans of your car are working/rolling.
If any of them is not working/rolling, you could check the connecting sockets to be suret hey are well keyed/fixed.

You could as well tap the engine cooling fan with a spanner or any metal, to check if it will roll so as to be able to drive your car after it cools down and you top it up with water and/or coolant to nearby repair shop for quick fix.