SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — High temperatures means hot cars. If your car gets too hot, it runs the risk of overheating its engine. Let’s get into a few things you can do to keep that from happening.
Southwest Missouri is seeing some high temperatures this July, dancing around the 100-degree mark, and we’re expecting it to stay that way for a while. These high temperatures can cause stress on your vehicles, leading to problems from overheating and other issues.
One of the best ways you can avoid problems such as overheating is following your vehicle’s recommended maintenance schedule, said Kirk Roelfsema, the lead automotive technology instructor at Crowder College.


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