Your Radiator Needs to Be in Good Working Order | Dale Jr's Auto ...

It is important to keep your car’s radiator in good working condition to keep your engine running smoothly. The radiator is responsible for cooling your car’s engine. A clogged radiator will result in the engine overheating, and will cause you extensive repairs or a complete rebuilding or replacing of the engine. With this in mind, always remember to check and flush your radiator every two years or yearly if you are driving an older car. Auto professionals will inspect for leaks, and will do some minor repairs on anything that needs to be fixed.

It is important that you have the necessary equipment to fix a radiator problem. Radiator fluid should be used with proper care, because it can be dangerous when exposed to the environment. Maintaining your cooling system and your car’s radiator is necessary to keep your car in good condition. An engine generates much heat, and it can be destroyed and damaged quickly if the cooling system is not working properly.

Just like a regular check-up, it is advised to regularly take your car for radiator maintenance every 2 years. If your car is over 5 years, take it for a radiator check-up once a year. Radiator and cooler maintenance will involve the following tests.

• Testing the thermostat to ensure a proper coolant flow.
• Testing the pressure on the system to ensure there is no leak under pressure.
• Testing the fan to ensure that all fans – including engine fans – are properly working.
• Testing of pressure on the radiator cap to make sure of the release with proper pressure.
• Flushing and refilling of cooling system.

Some of the things you can do to make your car’s cooling system work better are the following:

• Ensure the coolant is topped off. Having a low level of coolant can damage the cooling system and the radiator. Check if the coolant is leaking, and have your radiator checked by a professional.
• Look for the engine temperature. Check if the radiator is working efficiently, and if there are parts that need maintenance.
• Inspect the cooling system. Check for breaks or corrosion in the radiator cores, rusted clamps and cracked hoses, inspect the gasket of the radiator cap, and look for stains under your car.

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