What To Do (& Not Do) When Your Engine Overheats
Imagine – your family is eagerly heading out on a long-awaited road trip. Suddenly, your vacation excitement turns into roadside dismay as steam begins to billow from under the hood of their car. This sounds like a nightmare scenario, but is avoidable with the right preventative maintenance. This article will provide essential insights on what causes an engine to overheat, signs of an overheating engine, and what to do and not do when your engine overheats.
Why Does My Engine Misfire?
Have you ever experienced a rough-running engine or felt your vehicle losing power? This may be due to an engine misfire. An engine misfire occurs when one or more cylinders fail to ignite properly during combustion. This issue can significantly impact your vehicle’s performance and should be handled promptly to prevent further damage.
What Could A Clogged Air Filter Do To Your Engine?
The engine air filter in your car keeps dirt and debris from entering your engine. Much like you, your engine needs clean air to function. A clogged air filter can cause your engine to work harder than it needs to.
Why Your Car May Make A Loud Noise While Accelerating
Does your car make a loud noise while accelerating? Acceleration should be smooth and steady. If your car does make a loud noise when you hit the gas, then there’s probably an internal issue that needs to be fixed. Exhaust System Issues Outside of hot rods and sports cars, most vehicles should not make that […]
3 Common Causes of Engine Overheating
Keeping your engine running smoothly and at the proper temperature is possible with regular maintenance. The most common causes of engine overheating are preventable and are not usually due to ignoring warning signs. McCullough NAPA Auto Care offers preventative maintenance plans to help keep your engine from overheating. Here are three common causes of engine […]
