Month: August 2021

How To Tell If Your Tires Need To Be Replaced

Posted on by Samuel

Quick Tip:

It’s important to inspect your tires every month for damage or wear. To gauge tread depth, you simply need a quarter. Put George Washington’s head into one of the big grooves of your tire tread. If the top of his head is flush with the tread, you have about 4⁄32 inch of tread left, meaning you have some grip remaining for rainy or snowy conditions. That’s the time when you should start shopping around for new tires. If you can see space above Washington’s head, you may need to replace your tires right away. If the tires are bald or you can see a material other than rubber on your tires, they need to be addressed immediately.

There are lots of good tire choices, but the right one depends on your vehicle, where you live, your driving needs and style.

If you need a recommendation for a tire repair shop, ask the best transmission repair shop in Salt Lake, J & G Transmissions. www.https://jandgtransmissions.com

 

What to Do When Your Car’s Engine Overheats

Posted on by Samuel

Want to know what to do when your car’s engine overheats? Or what to do when your temperature gauge needle jumps to 3/4 of capacity? Here are some simple tips to save you money.

 

Pull Over

 

The first thing you need to do is to pull over and get out of traffic. Move to a safe place as soon as you can. Do not try to drive to the nearest gas station because this may burn up your engine.

 

Turn Your Heater On

 

Turn your heater and fan on high. Open the windows if it is in the summer and turn off the air conditioner. Turning on the heater will transfer some heat from your engine to the heater core. This may quickly bring down the engine temperature.

 

Lift the Hood

 

If you have steam coming from the hood, do not open it until the steam stops. You could be badly burned by it.

 

Open the Coolant Overflow Reservoir Cap After 5 Minutes

 

Do not open the radiator cap while the engine is still hot. It will release steam and very hot coolant which could severely burn you. It could also hit you in the face. Once it is cool (check the temperature gauge), place a rag over the coolant overflow reservoir cap and slowly open it.

 

Fill the Radiator

 

Look over the hoses and check for damage or leaks. If there are none, add antifreeze or water – if you have it. Otherwise, you will need to call a garage for help. In the warmer months, it is a good idea to carry a gallon of engine coolant or water with you.

If your engine overheats after you allow it to cool and add coolant, contact J & G Transmissions for recommendations on engine overheat, engine overheat problems, engine overheat or transmission overheat. 

In the great city of Murray, UT, J & G Transmissions can provide service to ensure your vehicle is ready for a vacation and working properly. For more information, call us today at (801) 262-2321 or visit www.jandgtransmissions.com