When driving on hot days, you should keep an eye on the temperature gauge, and take preventative action if it creeps up too high. Preventing Engine Boil OverĬhecking the coolant level of your car is an essential part of the regular fortnightly checks for your vehicle, which should also include oil level and tyre pressure. A Natrad specialist can identify the cause of the overheating and repair any problems to prevent potential engine damage. Once your car is safe to drive, be sure to take the car to a specialist technician for a full cooling system check. DO NOT drive the car if the coolant is below the recommended level.ħ. Before you drive off, have a thorough look under the vehicle to make sure that there are no leaks. Allow the engine to cool for a few more minutes before replacing the radiator cap.Ħ. Many car engines prefer a 50/50 mix of water and antifreeze, but plain water will do if it’s all you have on hand.ĥ. Check your coolant level and refill it as needed. Keep your face out of the way to avoid a possible sputter of steam or hot water. Once the engine is cool, use a thick rag or towel to open the radiator cap slowly. If you are unsure, rather than risk getting injured trying to fix your car, call a tow truck and get help from a specialist.Ĥ. Open the bonnet (taking care to protect against contact with any steam or liquid) and wait for the engine to cool before touching anything. If steam comes from under the bonnet or the temperature continues to rise, stop the car as soon as practical to prevent engine damage.ģ. Looking after your engine is far more important than having cars cutting into space ahead of you. Only continue to drive if you really can’t pull over, keeping a steady speed and reducing the amount of stop and go as much as possible. If it’s a hot day, point the air vents toward the open windows. Turning on the heater with the fan up high helps to disperse the engine heat. Turning off the air conditioner reduces the load on the car engine. When you notice that the temperature of the engine is rising, turn off the air conditioner, turn on the heater and open the windows. Pull over and stop the car if you notice the engine temperature rising into the red. Franchising Model Learn more about our franchise modelġ.Franchising Opportunities View our open franchise opportunities. Franchising Become part of Natrad’s powerful branding, quality products and strong support system.Join our Team Join Australia’s most recognised and trusted radiator and air conditioning specialist.Feedback Form Tell us about your experience with Natrad.Change of contact Update your details so we can communicate with your preferred method.About Us Learn more about our proud history dating back to 1922.Auto Filters All the filters you need to protect your vehicle.Auto Accessories View our range of auto accessories to complement your vehicles performance.Auto Electrical Parts Natrad can supply and install a range of auto electrical parts for all vehicle types.Cooling System View our huge range of cooling system parts for all vehicle types.Brake Parts View our range of high quality brake parts.Coolants & Fluids We stock a range of coolants and antifreeze for Australian conditions.Auto Air Conditioning We have access to one of the largest ranges of air conditioning parts in Australia.EGR Coolers & Intercoolers Quality EGR coolers and intercoolers for the most reliable brands.Radiators Specialist repair and maintenance for your radiator and cooling system.Rail We can cool diesel engine locomotives, diesel multiple units (DMU), and track maintenance equipment.Earthmoving Earthmoving equipment performs best when it’s cooled properly.Agricultural We can repair radiators for tractors, combine harvesters and more.Road Transport Cooling solutions designed for the challenging Australian environment.Mining Maintaining the cooling systems of your mining equipment is key to ensuring productivity.
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