While you’re driving, the radiator draws heat from the coolant as it flows through your engine, cooling everything down. Without a fully functioning radiator, your engine becomes at risk of overheating. With this in mind, the following symptoms of a radiator fault should prompt you to visit your nearest Chevrolet dealer right away for radiator repair.
Your Engine’s Getting Too Hot
Overheating can rapidly cause devastating damage to a car’s engine. If you ever see the temperature gauge on your dashboard rising, pull over as soon as you can. Your radiator may have malfunctioned and stopped the coolant from doing its job.
You Spot a Coolant Leak
Coolant can sometimes leak from a radiator’s cap, connections, or hoses. Also, sometimes rust can eat a hole through the radiator, letting the coolant leak out. If you notice a brightly colored, sweet-smelling fluid leaking under your car, ask a technician to check your radiator for leaks.
Your Coolant Looks Discolored
If you check the coolant’s reservoir and see that the coolant has become a discolored brown, your radiator may have developed internal rust. This can sometimes happen if the coolant gets too old and loses its anti-rust properties. A technician can often clean away interior rust by flushing and refreshing the coolant a few times.
You Find Rust on the Radiator
Rust can also build up on the outside of a radiator, particularly if the car sits unused for a long time. If you spot signs of rust on your radiator, try to clean it with a good anti-rust product. Extensive rust, however, may mean the radiator has to go.
Your Radiator’s Fins Are Damaged
A car’s radiator has many slender fins, through which coolant flows. If these fins become damaged and bent out of shape, the cooling system won’t function properly. If radiator fins become externally clogged, it may also stop heat from escaping and hinder the cooling process.
Your Cabin’s Heater Stops Working
When you turn your cabin’s heater on during winter, the heat blowing into the cabin usually comes directly from the radiator, which uses the heat that’s drawn out of the coolant. For this reason, if your cabin’s heater ever stops working, your radiator might be the culprit.
Your Chevrolet Dealer Finds a Radiator Fault
It’s a good idea to have an experienced technician regularly check and service various aspects of your vehicle. While inspecting and pressure testing the cooling system, a technician can spot minor faults and repair them before they develop into anything more serious.
Have your car’s radiator checked and repaired today at Allen Tillery Auto. Since 1967, we’ve been diligently providing top-notch cars and customer service to the drivers of Hot Springs and the surrounding area.
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