Car Enthusiasts from around the globe come together every year for one of the biggest and coolest car shows in the world. The annual SEMA show took place from November 5th to November 8th, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. When most people think of Las Vegas, gambling and partying is probably one of the first things that come to mind. For many car enthusiasts, the city of Las Vegas is the spot to check out all the latest products, trends, and almost everything to do with automobiles. The show hosted 6,383 companies from across the globe. These companies consist of aftermarket manufacturers, original manufactures, auto retailers, equipment distributors, and many others within the automotive industry. All of the biggest names in automotive were there, making it a show car enthusiast couldn’t miss. From automotive business owners to automotive fans, the SEMA car show was the place to be last November.
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From November 5th to November 8th, Las Vegas was transformed into a car enthusiast paradise. Over 6,000 automotive companies participated in last year’s SEMA auto show. Car fanatics from all over the world flooded the Las Vegas Convention Center to enjoy all the cars and car products being displayed and sold by the biggest automotive companies. The 2019 SEMA car show featured hundreds of vehicles from all of the major auto brands. Like most car shows, modified cars were one of the most popular attractions. People of all ages gathered around the most extravagated cars watching in awe as they were displayed all around the Las Vegas Convention Center. Mach Speed was one of the many companies in attendance, showcasing their unique custom automotive products to all of those in attendance. Custom muffler tips from Mach Speed quickly became one of the most popular items amongst car enthusiasts in attendance and immediately sold out.
It’s no secret that cars are expensive. Not only does it cost you a hefty amount to buy one (whether you buy it outright or put down a down payment and follow up with monthly payments), but car repair gets expensive as well.
Steam spews from under the hood while warning bells chime and lights flash from your dashboard. Your engine is too hot, and you’ve got to pull over to the nearest parking lot or onto the road shoulder to let the engine cool down. There’s a knot in your stomach – this could be expensive.
Heat is an engine’s enemy. The damage caused by overheating can be catastrophic and require a complete overhaul or replacement if the problem is not caught in time. There are many conditions that can cause overheating, with some being straightforward repairs and others requiring long hours of work and high parts costs.
What is overheating? An engine operates efficiently at a certain temperature. That temperature, even though it is too hot to touch by hand, is significantly cooler than it would be without a cooling system. Overheating is when the temperature of the engine climbs to a point where mechanical damage can occur. Usually a sustained temperature of over 240 degrees fahrenheit is enough to cause concern. Steam coming from the engine area, a temperature gauge spiking to the red zone, and engine warning lights – often shaped like a thermometer – are signs your vehicle may be overheating.
Does my car have a cooling system? No matter how big or small it is, every engine has a cooling system. Very early on in vehicle development, car engines were air-cooled. Essentially, exposure to the air passing over it dissipated the heat from the engine. As engines became more complex and powerful, instances of overheating became more frequent, and a liquid-based cooling system was developed in response.
Liquid cooling systems are used almost exclusively in today’s automotive design and development. Your modern vehicle is equipped with a cooling system that circulates coolant (also known as antifreeze) throughout the engine and through a radiator to dissipate the heat.
How to prevent overheating. There are several ways to combat overheating in your vehicle. Have the cooling system flushed at the manufacturer’s recommended interval or when it is dirty. Have a technician repair coolant leaks as soon as they appear.
Get your engine oil changed regularly. Monitor the temperature gauge on your dash. If the needle goes into the red or an “engine hot” warning light comes on, pull over and turn your vehicle off to prevent damage.
Don’t take chances with your vehicle if it starts to overheat. If your car overheats even once, something is wrong and needs to be fixed. Contact a certified mobile technician from PRO Auto to inspect what’s causing it to overheat.
Several problems can make your car overheat. A leaky cooling system, blocked radiator, bad thermostat, or failed water pump are common causes. It’s the worst feeling you can have as a driver: the indisputable fact that something is wrong.
