Car Care Experts Advise Caution In Extreme Heat

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Temperatures soaring into the upper nineties can not only be hazardous to your health; the heat can also be damaging to your car.

Protecting the components under your hood, along with the exterior and interior of your vehicle could save you some cash from repairs.

Car care experts say make sure cooling system is in good working order to help protect your engine from overheating. And be sure to monitor fluid levels.

They also advise checking your battery and tire pressure. Both could fail suddenly in extreme heat.

To keep your car cool while parked for hours at a time, try to get in a shaded area. And a windshield sun protector is good way to keep your car cool and prevent sun damage.