As far as we know, seeing the temperature gauge increasing has never made anyone happy. An overheating car is a sign that something is wrong, and you assured for major repairs if you ignore the problem. That’s why it’s essential for drivers to be aware of when to have their cars serviced and how to prevent the overheating of their car. Check out these tips on what to look for when experiencing radiator issues.
Indicators of Radiator Issues
When the temperature gauge on your dashboard reads high, or a temperature warning light comes on, you have a cooling system problem that may be caused by a radiator leak. Some radiator leaks are easy to spot, i.e. a hole from road debris, but others not so much, as in the case of a pinhole-size leak. And because leaks can occur in many different parts of the radiator and can be difficult to find, we don’t recommend trying to repair a radiator leak on your own. The proper functioning of your cooling system is vital for your car, and it’s easy to miss the root cause of a leak. Rather, keep an eye out for puddles near your vehicle that could indicate a radiator leak, and if you see anything, fill up your coolant (with the correct coolant), and get to an auto repair shop as soon as possible.
Radiator Problems Requiring Radiator Repair
Your car’s radiator is responsible for cooling down the engine coolant as it passes through the cooling system. This means that proper radiator function is critical to maintaining the engine temperature. When a radiator problem is causing car overheating issues, one of the first things to check is the radiator fan and all the fan parts. If your radiator fan isn’t working correctly due to a broken fan blade or unstable connection, this can prevent the radiator from reducing the coolant temperature adequately. The fan may also spin when the engine is off, and that won’t help when it comes to preventing car overheating. In either case—broken blade or unstable connection—you need a radiator repair to get your radiator in working order once again.
We Can Fix All of Your Car Overheating Problems
In the case of an overheating issue, do not stall in getting it checked out! It’s easy to ignore the issue and hope that it magically gets better, however that is simply not realistic. Additionally, solving the issue could be as simple as sealing up the leak, which will prevent more significant issues later down the road. We have skilled technicians that are trained to service vehicles with overheating problems. Our technicians will properly diagnose precisely what’s faulty in your radiator and give you professional advice on how to move forward with repairs. Give us a call or come visit us today to ensure that your vehicle is not in jeopardy of overheating!