What Is the Cooling System In My Vehicle?
Your cooling system works in the background, undetected. It keeps your engine running at its optimal temperature and prevents internal damage from overheating. Your radiator serves a crucial function in your cooling system, and you only pay attention to it when there is a problem. CHC Motors in Stroudsburg PA specializes in cooling system repairs to all makes and models including your radiator repair. Our staff are knowledgeable and friendly and will give you the best customer experience possible while performing your radiator repair accurately and efficiently.
What Does Coolant Do?
Coolant flows through your radiator, water pump, water hoses and through internal engine passages to keep the engine operating at the proper temperature. If the coolant level becomes too low or too dirty and contaminated from age and miles driven, it can lead to an overheated engine. And when today’s engines overheat, it can mean a literal meltdown and extremely expensive repairs.
Why Does My Car Need A Coolant Flush?
A cooling system flush is modern-day lingo for removing rust, dirt, sludge and dirty coolant from your radiator, water hoses, water pump and the engine’s cooling passages. Coolant is a 50-50 mix of antifreeze and water, and yes, flushing the cooling system is an important part of your car’s preventive maintenance schedule. Why? Because coolant keeps your engine from overheating—which keeps you from sitting on the side of the road waiting for a tow truck. But it is not the same as a radiator drain & fill, or rather, merely draining the radiator will only remove a portion of the dirty fluid. A flush is needed to do the job properly.