Radiators / Cooling System Maintenance
Automobile Radiators & Cooling System Maintenance in Cincinnati, OH
Contact UsA properly working radiator and cooling system is vital to the health of your automobile. Improper or lack of distribution of heat, and a sub-optimal temperature level, can lead to poor performance and expensive repairs. Make an appointment with us in Cincinnati, OH for radiator repairs or scheduled cooling system maintenance.
Why radiators are important and what problems can occur
The radiator's job is to displace heat caused by your engine to keep it running cool, so it can do so more cleanly and efficiently. This will protect it from abnormal wear and tear and give it a longer life. If a leak exists and is not fixed quickly, your engine may overheat causing very costly damage such as:
- Blown out top header
- Destruction of the entire radiator
- Cracking or blowing out the engine's head gasket
- Total engine seizure
See us for radiator inspections and repairs.
Get Regularly Scheduled Cooling System Maintenance Checks
Cooling systems take heat away from the engine and maintain the operating temperature by circulating anti-freeze through the engine, and carrying it to the radiator for cooling.
We recommend you get a 7-point preventative cooling system maintenance check at least once every 2 years. Consult your vehicle owner's manual for specific guidelines. The cooling system inspection identifies areas that need attention, and consists of the following:
- Visual inspection of all cooling system components, including belts and hoses
- Radiator cap pressure test to check the recommended system pressure level
- Thermostat check for proper opening and closing
- Pressure test to identify external leaks to the cooling system parts, including the radiator, water pump, engine coolant passages, radiator, heater hoses and heater core
- Internal leak test to check for combustion gas leakage into the cooling system
