There are lots of things you can do to prevent your vehicle from overheating.

An overheating engine is a big problem that can lead to even bigger problems for your vehicle. If an engine is allowed to overheat for long enough, it can even lead to total engine failure. There are many things you can to do to remedy an overheating engine, which we’ll cover in a future blog, but it’s much easier, not to mention better for your vehicle, to prevent your car from overheating in the first place. Luckily, there are many things you can to do to prevent your vehicle from overheating, including:

#1. Keep a close eye on your belts.

Different types of vehicles, as well as different engines, have different belt systems. Some vehicles have one main belt, called a serpentine belt. Other vehicles have multiple, smaller belts. But, regardless of the type of belt system you have, it accomplishes the same goal — it rotates energy from the engine to the components necessary to keep it cool, including the fan and the water pump. If a belt falls off or breaks, it could cause your vehicle to overheat very quickly. Every so often, inspect the belts, watching for any signs of cracking or any other damage, and making sure that they are secured properly in place.

#2. Ensure that the interior is cool.

Preventing your vehicle from overheating involves ensuring that your vehicle doesn’t have to work any harder than necessary. In the summer, when it’s necessary to crank the air conditioner to make your vehicle bearable to even sit in, you can help to prevent your vehicle from having to work harder than necessary by keeping the interior of your vehicle cooler. There are multiple ways this could be done, including:

• Park in the shade.
• Use a sun visor when your vehicle is parked.
• Get the windows tinted in your vehicle.

3. Watch your coolant levels.

The coolant in your vehicle plays a vital role in preventing your engine from overheating. If your vehicle were to develop a coolant leak without you realizing it, or the coolant levels get too low, it puts your engine at risk of overheating. Watch your coolant levels carefully to ensure that they remain optimal, and refill your coolant when necessary. When the time comes to refill the coolant in your vehicle, it’s important to ensure that you use the recommended water to coolant ratio. This helps to ensure proper engine cooling, and it helps to prevent corrosion.

#4. Keep the condenser coil clean.

Your radiator can keep your engine cool more efficiently when more airflow exists. However, when dirt and debris build up at the front of your vehicle, where the air conditioning condenser coil sits — which is also directly in front of the radiator — it hinders both the efficiency of your radiator and your air conditioner. This makes your vehicle have to work harder, and it also slows down the flow of air to the radiator, hurting its ability to cool your engine.

#5. Replace your rubber coolant hoses with silicone coolant hoses.

The coolant hoses are an integral part of your vehicle’s cooling system. And, while the standard rubber hoses that come in vehicles are fairly well equipped to handle the high temperatures in your vehicle’s engine, silicone coolant hoses offer a better long-term solution. That’s because silicone radiator hoses offer better resistance to heat, and they aren’t subject to cracking and tearing, like rubber hoses are. Furthermore, investing in silicone coolant hoses is a great way to give your vehicle a little extra dose of style, as silicone hoses are colorful and have a lovely metallic sheen.

Order your custom silicone coolant hoses today.

There are so many great ways to prevent your vehicle from overheating, and if you’re ready to take the first step towards a cooler, more efficient vehicle, it’s time to shop with Flex Technologies today for the perfect silicone radiator hoses. We can customize the perfect coolant hoses for your vehicle, no matter what the specifications may be. And, you can rest assured that you’re in good hands when you rely on our engineers, because we test them and retest them for quality and reliability.

Order your own custom radiator hoses today, and stay tuned for our next blog to learn more tips for preventing your engine from overheating.