What Vehicle Parts Are at Risk in the Summer Heat?
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Modern cars may be mechanically advanced, but they are still susceptible to heat, and the summer sun can be particularly hazardous for certain parts of your car.
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How Summer Heat Affects Your Vehicle
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Recent deadly heat waves fueled by climate change, new research finds : NPR
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Heat risk and young athletes — rising temperatures lead to lawsuits and environmental injustice
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Summer Temperatures + Heat Index = Danger Zone
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How Summer Heat Impacts Your Vehicle
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The unprecedented Pacific Northwest heatwave of June 2021
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Warming up your car in cold weather can damage the engine
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Lack of Tiny Parts Disrupts Auto Factories Worldwide - The New York Times
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HOW HOT WEATHER AFFECTS YOUR VEHICLE
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Car problems to watch for during the extreme summer heat
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How High Temperatures Break Down Electric Car Batteries - Bloomberg
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Summer 2022 started with a brutal heat wave. Where do these “heat domes” come from? - Vox
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One Hot Tire: What Does it Mean? - Good Sam Camping Blog
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Here is what happens when you leave your car under the sun in hot weather