{"id":11402,"date":"2023-11-22T16:12:03","date_gmt":"2023-11-22T23:12:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog2.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/?p=11402"},"modified":"2024-01-29T15:16:55","modified_gmt":"2024-01-29T22:16:55","slug":"how-to-keep-car-cool-in-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/how-to-keep-car-cool-in-summer\/","title":{"rendered":"Keeping Your Car Cool in Summer: 10 Expert Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Although you may enjoy lounging outdoors and soaking up the hot summer sun, your car certainly does not. Hot temperatures increase the risk that your car overheats, which is dangerous to passengers and can cause expensive damage<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stepping into a burning hot car can also be extremely uncomfortable for passengers. Luckily, there are plenty of tricks to help you avoid this scenario. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether you’re trying to prevent an overheated car (or just want to make driving in the summer more bearable), here’s what you need to know about keeping your car cool. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Do Cars Overheat?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Before diving into 10 helpful tips, it’s important to understand why <\/strong><\/em>car engines overheat. Engines overheat because there’s an issue with the cooling system, such as a bad radiator fan, a broken water pump, or a faulty thermostat. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

These issues paired with hot temperatures make your vehicle more susceptible to overheating. That’s why you’re more likely to see damaged cars pulled over on the side of the road during the summer. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A car’s engine temperature usually falls between 190 and 225 degrees Fahrenheit<\/a>. If the engine exceeds 230 degrees <\/strong>Fahrenheit, the car is overheating. Once it reaches above 245 degrees Fahrenheit, damage could occur<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Extreme heat can cause metal components within the engine to warp, resulting in leaks<\/strong> and reduced engine performance<\/strong>. This damage can be expensive to repair and may shorten a vehicle’s overall lifespan. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fortunately, by keeping your car in good health and shielding it from the sun, you can keep it from overheating. Explore these 10 tips to protect your car this summer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Maximizing Shade for Your Parked Car<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Parking in a shaded area during the summer months is one of the most effective ways to keep your car cooler. This not only keeps the interior temperature lower but also reduces the strain on the cooling system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The best place to keep your car is inside a garage (either a residential garage or parking garage) or covered driveway<\/a>, but even parking below a shady tree in a residential area<\/a> can help. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If shade isn’t available near your residence, consider alternative options like keeping your car in a public parking garage. Some peer-to-peer storage marketplaces, like Neighbor<\/a>, also provide covered parking spaces for affordable prices<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you don’t plan on using your car much during the summer, you could also keep it in a vehicle storage unit. For extra protection, opt for a climate-controlled unit<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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