Radiators play an important role in keeping your engine cool. Your vehicle’s engine produces larges amount of heat as it moves and generates energy. This can quickly cause your vehicle to overheat if the excess heat isn’t vented properly away from your vehicle. A radiator helps to eliminate excess heat from the engine. Cool air flows into the radiator through the car’s grille to aid in this process, and when the vehicle isn’t moving, such as when you’re idling in traffic, the system’s fan will blow air to help reduce the heated coolant’s temperature and blow the hot air out of the car. 

Pro Car Care recommends having your radiator hoses replaced every three years or 36,000 miles. Make it a habit to check your coolant levels regularly. Low levels could mean a crack in your coolant tank. It’s ideal to have your old coolant flushed and purged from the system to remove any old contaminants. 

Don’t find yourself stranded on the side of the road due to an overheated engine. Contact Pro Car Care today! Our mechanics are trained to handle all radiator repairs and replacements.