Reasons Your Car Might Overheat In The Summer

On the road, a malfunctioning vehicle is the last thing anyone wants to deal with. It is unpleasant, inconvenient, and can even end up costing you money if you do not have roadside assistance available to you. The following seven factors are frequently to blame for automobile, truck, and SUV breakdowns during the summer months. Acorn Tyres is here to assist you in the event that your vehicle experiences a breakdown.



Overheating

When the temperature outside is higher in the summer, it is much more likely that a car may become overheated. The engine in the vehicle is cooled by the air that is allowed to enter through the grille. The temperature of the air causes the engine to heat up as well. To keep yourself from overheating under the scorching rays of the summer sun, perform a coolant flush right now to replace the vital fluid.

Battery Is Dead

The weather affects how well batteries work. A chemical reaction between the positive and negative electrodes and the fluid in your car's battery creates power. If it is very hot outside, the heat can cause fluid in the battery to evaporate, which can cause a chemical reaction that can damage the battery.

Leaks

In the summer, it's easy for your car to overheat if it has leaks, particularly in the cooling system or oil system. Even if the transmission leaks, it could cause problems or even break down. Check the fluid levels in your car often to make sure everything is clean and filled.

Oil Low

Not only is engine coolant an important fluid in your car's engine, but motor oil also has cooling properties. If your motor oil is low or dirty, your engine can get too hot. Damaged parts caused by not enough oil or dirty oil can also lead to a catastrophic engine failure.

Belts

If the belts on your car are old and worn, the hot weather could make them break. For example, your car's alternator uses a belt to make electricity. This same belt is also used by the air conditioner and water pump. If the belt breaks, your car will either stop working or you won't be able to start it.

Brakes

This one is a bad one. If your brakes get too hot in the summer, your car, truck, or SUV may not be able to stop. Brake fluid that is boiled is useless, and your car can't stop without it. If the brakes haven't been checked in a while, make sure to do so.

Tyres

Lastly, hot asphalt in the summer can hurt your tyres if they are worn down, bald, or otherwise not in good shape. With summers getting warmer and warmer in the UK, older tyres may suffer the consequences. In this situation, your engine won't break down, but you might get a flat tyre. If you lose control of your car because of this, you could get into an accident.

The best choice here is to invest in new tyres. Stop by Acorn Tyres today to get your car checked out for the summer. You can also call us right now to make an appointment.

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