Without a radiator, your engine would heat up all the time. You would be unable to drive your vehicle if it did not have a radiator. The radiator is essential in maintaining the engine temperature at a normal level, regardless of whether you drive a car or truck. Let’s discuss the radiator and answer any questions that you might have about this part of your cooling system.

What It Does

The radiator does two specific things. The radiator stores coolant that isn’t in circulation. The radiator cools the coolant once it has circulated through an engine. It is made from metal and is hidden behind the grille. The radiator is located in front of the engine if you lift the hood. The overflow reservoir is where coolant is also stored. This ensures you have plenty of coolant in the cooling system.

The radiator must do two things to lower the temperature of the coolant once it has circulated through the engine. The radiator requires outside air to cool the coolant. The outside air passes through the grille and through inlets built into the radiator. A fan is another thing the radiator uses in order to lower the coolant temperature. This fan is likely to be heard turning on when your engine is running.

Replacement Time

The radiator won’t last forever, unfortunately. It will last about 10 years if you keep it serviced every 30,000 miles. You may get longer life from radiators in some cases. A radiator should last for at least three years. This means that radiators in vehicles will eventually need to be replaced.

These are the signs that it is time for a radiator replacement

  • Overheating is a constant problem
  • Engine coolant leakage
  • Orange engine coolant
  • Clogged or damaged air inlets

The coolant is constantly in contact with the radiator, which causes corrosion. The radiator will become corroded from the metal and liquid contact. The radiator could leak coolant if the bottom is rusted. This is the most common reason a radiator should be replaced.

This being said, the radiator may also need to be replaced if it is clogged with corrosion. In addition, if the radiator fan is malfunctioning, it will need to be replaced. You need the system to work perfectly in order to prevent your automobile’s engine from overheating.

Call us today to schedule an appointment for your vehicle if you believe there is a problem with the radiator or if it has been more than 30,000 miles since you have had the cooling system serviced.

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