Radiator Repair

In order to keep your vehicle running, a temperature balance must be achieved. Integral to this process is radiator repair.

The Truth About Radiator Maintenance

In truth, radiator maintenance is actually the piece of the puzzle that most drivers are missing. The radiator itself could last the lifetime of the vehicle depending on how well it was maintained, but there are a couple of things which should be done to make sure that your vehicle reaps the benefit of a perfectly functioning radiator.

Because of the role of the radiator in your vehicle’s cooling system, it is well worth the money to make sure that radiator service is not ignored. Luckily, there are only a few things that you as a driver need to keep in mind. We have made a shortlist here for your convenience.

Important to remember about radiator repair:

•   Buildup needs to be removed by flushing out the radiator. This is a job that does not need to be done often, but if never conducted can leave your engine prone to overheating.
•   A cracked or leaking radiator hose can quickly spell disaster for your vehicle in the form of an engine overheating. Even a pinhole leak, if undetected, can quickly add years of strain to an otherwise healthy engine.
•   Because the radiator cap keeps the coolant under pressure, it actually increases the boiling point of the coolant. This is why it is important to make sure that the radiator cap has not aged past the point of usefulness.
•   However, more importantly, is the fact that there are a few agents in the solution that stop corrosion inside the radiator itself, and stop silt buildup which can clog your radiator. This is why it is important to drain and refill the coolant from time to time.