American Tire and Service
4520 Arrowhead Ridge Drive, Rio Rancho, NM 87124 505.891.8951
American Tire and Service Tech Question:
I was driving down the freeway in Rio Rancho and smoke started coming out of my car. I pulled over and called my husband. I had to be towed to my Rio Rancho mechanic. He said my car had overheated. What can I do to prevent that in the future?
American Tire and Service Answer:
Oh, sounds like a rough experience. Unfortunately overheating is the most common engine failure in Rio Rancho . It's also one of the easiest to prevent.
The basic idea is this: you need to keep enough coolant/antifreeze flowing through your vehicle engine to keep it cool. Problems come for Rio Rancho drivers when they develop leaks in their systems – like in the radiator or a hose – and the coolant leaks out. Sometimes the coolant gets so contaminated that it blocks up the radiator so the coolant can't get through. Enough of that and you end up broken down on the side of the road.
Your owner's manual recommends a schedule for coolant replacement. That's because your coolant actually becomes corrosive over time and starts to eat away at the cooling system, causing leaks or blockages. New coolant stops that process.
Ask your friendly and knowledgeable pros at American Tire and Service about inspecting your vehicle cooling system for leaks, spongy hoses and other damage. If it's time to replace your coolant, hoses or other cooling system parts, have it done right away at American Tire and Service in Rio Rancho. Prevention at American Tire and Service is the key.
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American Tire and Service
4520 Arrowhead Ridge Drive
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
505.891.8951
americantireandservice.com
At American Tire and Service we install quality NAPA replacement parts.