As outside temperatures climb during the warm summer months, temperatures inside your vehicle’s engine bay can near 200 degrees. In that type of heat, it’s important to keep your engine cool.
Your car’s cooling system is usually up to the task. But if the needle of your temperature gauge rises or you spot steam coming from under your hood, your car could be overheating.
When your car overheats, it often means something is wrong with one of the cooling system components, which include your fan, radiator, thermostat, water pumps, hoses. and coolant.
Having the right car insurance can protect your ride. If your car overheats, so can these common sense tips.
Before you head out on your next summer road trip, follow these steps to prevent your car from overheating and spending your vacation at the repair shop.
Finally, make sure to schedule a multi-point inspection on your car before heading out on any road trip or vacation. A trusted mechanic will know to check for maintenance issues that would need a quick fix to help make your drive as smooth as possible.
If you do get stuck on the side of the road, it’s good to know you’ll have help if you need it.
Emergency Roadside Service coverage from ERIE can help with mechanical breakdowns as well as lockouts, flat tires, or dead batteries. It can even save the day when your car runs out of gas.
Better yet? Adding Emergency Roadside Service coverage to your ERIE auto insurance policy only costs about $5 per vehicle per year1 and it’s available with the purchase of either comprehensive or collision coverage.
You can also purchase the coverage with ERIE’s Roadside & Rentals bundle, which includes rental car expense coverage2.
Learn more about Emergency Roadside Service coverage or talk to your local ERIE agent about adding it to your auto policy.
1Vehicles eligible for coverage include cars, light trucks, and motorcycles. The service also covers horse, livestock ,and other trailers that are pulled by vehicles that ERIE insures. See individual policies for specific coverage details. Certain terms and limitations may apply. Refer to our disclaimer for additional information. In North Carolina, coverage is purchased by limits ($25, $50, and $100).
2In all states except Virginia and North Carolina, Transportation Expenses are included with Comprehensive Coverage but must be purchased separately for a Collision loss. Rental vehicle coverage is based on the type of vehicle rented, rather than a specific dollar amount. In Virginia and North Carolina, Transportation Expense Coverage is included with Comprehensive Coverage and Collision Coverage and is subject to a per day limit.
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