Cooling System Maintenance
Todays cooling systems are engineered to provide miles of hassle free service.
Many vehicles have extended life coolant that can last up to 5 years. Your vehicles cooling system needs to be periodically checked to ensure that it can provide an adequate level of protection from the low temperatures of winter and the heat of summer.
Your radiator hoses need to be checked regularly for leaks and to ensure the rubber is not swollen or hard and brittle.
Common Cooling System Problems
- Coolant leaks
- Swollen, cut and hard coolant hoses
- Sticking or leaking thermostats
- Dirty or clogged radiators or heater cores
- Weak or dirty coolant
- Worn or cracked fan belts
- Binding fan belt tensioners
Cooling System Service
At every oil change
- Inspect coolant level and temperature protection
- Check coolant hoses
- Check fan belts and Tensioners
- Check water pump and heater valve for leaks
Cooling System Repairs
- Flushing coolant
- Replace thermostat
- Replace hoses
- Replace water pump
- Replace radiator or heater core
- Replace cooling fan motor
- Replace fan belts or belt tensioners