Casa Grande is on the brink of the sultry summer season, with temperatures set to spike soon. Temperatures in Casa Grande rise to triple digits in June, with a median temperature of 104 degrees Fahrenheit. If you’re unprepared, this sweltering heat could pose a threat to your vehicle and its engine.
When an engine overheats, it can provoke a serious situation which could potentially lead to significant vehicle performance problems. Worse still, if the engine overheats while you’re on the move, you could end up stranded in the blazing sun. Premier Mitsubishi is at your service to help you identify the signs of an overheating engine and guide you through such circumstances.
Recognizing the Warning Signs
Your engine will often alert you of servicing needs through uncommon noises or flashing dashboard warnings. Likewise, it sends signals when it’s overheating. Here are four indicators of a potential overheating engine:
1. Smoke-like steam billowing out from under the hood.
2. A peculiar, sweet scent emanating from the engine.
3. The engine temperature gauge rapidly moving toward the high-temperature zone.
4. The “Check Engine” alert or a similar warning symbol flickering.
What to Do if Your Engine Overheats
1.Switch Off the AC and Crank Up the Heat
It might sound contradictory, but the initial step if your engine starts to overheat is to turn off the AC and enhance the heater. Deactivating the air conditioner eases the strain on the engine, while cranking up the in-car heater diverts heat away from the engine.
2.Keep Calm, Identify a Safe Area to Pull Over, & Turn Off the Engine
Realizing your engine is overheating can be an unnerving experience, but it’s crucial you keep your composure. After all, your brand-new Eclipse Cross won’t spontaneously combust; panic can only up the odds of making a blunder leading to expensive damage. Take a deep breath, slow your pace, and locate a secure spot to park. Then switch off the engine, keeping an eye on the temperature gauge, which should normalize as the engine cools.
3.Plot Your Route to the Garage
This situation underscores the need for a fully charged cell phone before setting out on any journey. (So if you’re currently stranded on the road reading this, kudos for maintaining your phone’s battery!) If you’re still within the Casa Grande area, aim to get your vehicle to our Service Center. Call your preferred roadside assistance service and arrange a tow if necessary. If your engine has cooled adequately and you deem it safe to drive to our garage unassisted, restart the vehicle and commence your journey. Monitor the temperature gauge. If it starts to elevate again, pull over again and allow the engine to cool down further.
Keep Your Engine Humming at Premier Mitsubishi
Although you’re now well-equipped to tackle this alarming incident, the root cause of your engine overheating still needs to be uncovered. A leak in the coolant system, a malfunctioning water pump, or depleted engine oil could be potential causes.
We’ll uncover and address whatever’s ailing your vehicle when you schedule your service appointment with Premier Mitsubishi. Our team of qualified service technicians is prepared to manage all your vehicle’s maintenance requirements, from routine oil changes to battery diagnosis. Beat the heat this summer with an assist from the cool-headed squad here at Premier Mitsubishi.