Summer is definitely in full swing… The heat can definitely be felt and traffic in the metro isn’t getting any better. Getting stuck in traffic and the summer heat isn’t a good combination for our beloved automobiles. The fact that your car stays idle, surrounded by other cars, limits much needed cool air to cool the radiator and the air-conditioning condenser. Yes, you could add more cooling fans but if your source of air is also limited, cooling efficiency declines. Add to that the fact the sun is starting cook the surface of your car, and your cooling system is really working overtime. Another concern is if your car has an automatic transmission - the fluid in your transmission will also be affected.

I have seen cars less than five years old parked on the side of the road or at the gas station with their hoods up. You could see the owner or the station attendant pouring water into the radiator trying to cool things down.

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