https://towwiththeflow.com/tags/summer-heat/Recent content in Summer Heat on Tow With The FlowHugoen-usSat, 18 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://towwiththeflow.com/car-overheating-in-traffic-what-to-do-in-phoenix/Sat, 18 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://towwiththeflow.com/car-overheating-in-traffic-what-to-do-in-phoenix/<blockquote> <p><strong>Quick Answer:</strong> Turn off your AC immediately, turn on the heater full blast, and safely pull over as soon as possible. Never remove the radiator cap while hot. Phoenix heat makes overheating deadly serious for your engine. Call for help rather than risk severe damage.</p> </blockquote> <h2 id="what-to-do">What To Do</h2> <ol> <li> <p><strong>Turn off air conditioning immediately</strong> - Your AC puts extra load on an already struggling cooling system.</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>Turn heater to maximum heat and fan speed</strong> - This pulls heat away from the engine and into the cabin. Yes, it will be miserable, but it can save your engine.</p>