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Radiator Repair

If you are having an issue with the coolant system in your vehicle, one culprit may be the radiator. The radiator is developed to diffuse the heat the coolant absorbs as it travels throughout the engine. Still, low coolant levels caused by leaks or coolant that has gone bad can compromise your radiator's ability to do so

Worry-free radiator repair services

There are many causes of radiator malfunction. However, age and normal wear and tear can cause significant problems if left unchecked. Our routine maintenance of your radiator prevents engine overheating or engine breakdown. The main goal of any radiator service is to keep you off the side of the road. One of the best tips for good radiator maintenance is to drain the coolant. Whenever coolant becomes old, it becomes inadequate, causing the radiator to cool the engine.

What is a car radiator, and how does it work?

Although most people have heard of a radiator, they may not know its purpose or importance. In straightforward terms, the radiator is the central part of a vehicle's cooling system. Its primary function is to monitor and regulate a vehicle engine's temperature and prevent it from overheating. A vehicle's engine gives it the power it needs by burning fuel and creating energy from its many moving parts. This power and movement can generate tremendous heat throughout the engine. Therefore, it is essential to vent this heat from the engine during operation to avoid overheating, which can result in severe damage

How to assess your car's radiator

If you are having issues with your radiator, there are a few things you can try yourself before resorting to having it repaired professionally. Remember, an overheating engine can cause significant damage to internal components, so you may want to consider professional repair if the vehicle continues to have cooling problems.

Ideally, your radiator's condition should be frequently monitored and inspected, especially in scorching climates or after long periods of driving. Here are some tips to avoid trouble down the road:
#1 – Look for abnormal rises in your thermostat.
Maintaining a specific temperature to continue driving safely and avoid severe damage is necessary. Therefore, owners should pay close attention to quick and abnormal rises in their vehicle's thermostat readings.
#2 – Inspect for rust/leaking.
A thorough radiator inspection will reveal any rusting or leaking that may cause your vehicle to break down. You may need to replace or fix your radiator before it damages other parts of your car.
#3 – Pay attention to driving habits.
Your driving habits, vehicle age, and weather conditions in which you drive will contribute to radiator breakdowns.
#4 – Pay attention to engine temperature.
Your vehicle's engine can run too cold or too hot, leading to expensive repairs.

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Insects Can Seriously Damage Your Radiator
Radiator Overheating
More Fans are Better
A Little Leakage
A Faster Fan is a Better Fan

Insects Can Seriously Damage Your Radiator

Myths

Insects can seriously damage your radiator.

Facts

In a realistic scenario, your vehicle may gradually collect insect remains over time, but even in that case, the cooling coils would dehydrate any sign of insect life.

Radiator Overheating

Myths

Slow down your vehicle when your radiator overheats.

Facts

Unfortunately, this is the opposite of what you want to do. Your car needs to continue running for coolant and air to flow across your radiator. Increasing your vehicle’s speed can even accentuate the amount of coolant flow, allowing your vehicle to slow down faster.

More Fans are Better

Myths

Having more fans is better.

Facts

Some folks believe more fans are better. But that isn’t entirely true, either. You don’t need a fan behind and in front of the radiator. Ideally, you will have a fan behind the radiator that provides cooling capacity based on coolant temperature

A Little Leakage

Myths

A little leak isn’t an issue.

Facts

If you’ve overlooked that little patch of glycol on the garage floor, you may want to start giving it more attention. Glycol is a poisonous chemical and can easily cause severe damage to locals in the area, especially dogs and small children.

A Faster Fan is a Better Fan

Myths

Faster fans are better.

Facts

When air moves too fast, you get into boundary layer issues where heat doesn’t get carried away because air isn’t touching fins and tubes. You want air to move slowly enough across fins and tubes to where it carries heat away.

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