Most rookie drivers believe that there isn't much they can do about an overheating engine. However, this article by Marland Enterprises in Cazenovia has some tips that can help you do just that on time.

To protect the car, you should give it a synthetic oil change. This formula will give the engine enough power to withstand the extreme heat. The oil professionals at MARLAND ENTERPRISES in Cazenovia will be happy to help you find the right oil for your car. Give them a call at (315) 727-4645 or stop by their online shop to place an order.

One of the numerous benefits of owning a car is having a means of transport you can use at your convenience and pack your family and your friends and make your way on a great road trip, or spending the day at the beach when the temperatures soar. Unfortunately, adventures like these can often lead to an overheated engine, especially if the car has been neglected. So, instead of just hoping for the best-case scenario, Marland Enterprises has a great post with some easy-to-adopt tips to consider below. So, you better be ready for when the holidays and hot weather arrive.

Go For Less Crowded Roads

Waiting in traffic is something that not only takes a toll on your patience. It can also cause stress on your engine, pushing the temperature gauge to a sudden rise. If you know that the day is going to be particularly hot:

• Use a mapping website to determine different routes you can take to avoid getting stuck in traffic. While this could mean that you will be driving for a tad bit longer, it's better than being stuck for 45 minutes waiting on the side of the road for your engine to cool down.
• Optimize time and convenience when running errands. Opt for running them early in the morning or later in the evening while it's not so sunny outside and when there is less traffic. Preventing heat and sun exposure can be a great way to keep the engine from overheating.

If you are stopped in traffic, you can consider putting your car into neutral mode and revving the engine. This will get the fan moving, providing your engine with a reprieve.

Keep an Eye on the Temperature Gauge

Many drivers will tell you that their temperature gauge presents an omen of what is to come, and that might be true to some extent. Nonetheless, it's a sign of what might come if you don't take notice of its warning. If you are in slow-moving or stopped traffic, and you can see your temperature gauge ascent, start to look for a place ahead where you could pull over if you need to. If you can see that you won't have an opportunity, consider leaving the traffic now and waiting out the temperature and congestion for a brief time instead of getting stuck with no option or way out at your disposal.

Check All of Your Fluids

Every vehicle fluids are designed to help your engine run smoothly, and the more smoothly your engine runs, the possibilities of the overheating engine decrease. With this in mind, take some time to check each of the fluids your vehicle uses, and instead of simply topping them up, flush them out and replace them all with fresh products and improved formulas twice a year. Protect your engine by switching to synthetic oil formulas and experience their benefits firsthand.

If you want to learn more about additives that boost engine performance, or you need more advice on how to keep your engine spotless, call an AMSOIL professional at (315) 727-4645. The experts at MARLAND ENTERPRISES in Cazenovia will be happy to help if you need a synthetic oil change.

Keep the Air Conditioning to a Minimum

Most readers are already dreading this suggestion, and it's fair. That being said, there's not much to do. It's a universal truth at this point that keeping the AC to a minimum can help reduce your engine temperature. Lower your windows instead of using your air conditioner when driving in hot weather. Lowering the rear windows also will encourage fresh air to enter and cool your cabin while pushing out hot and musty air. Whenever you use the air conditioner, a different motor is summoned into motion to pull power from your engine, putting even more stress on a machine that is already struggling. Removing this strain can be the difference between running hot and an overheating engine.

If you need more tips on cleaning your car's engine, speak with a professional at MARLAND ENTERPRISES in Cazenovia. Ask away, and don't forget to inquire about unique products like AMSOIL's Signature Series 0W-20 Synthetic Motor Oil that will protect your engine. For information on the benefits of a synthetic oil change. Give them a call at (315) 727-4645 to place an order.