Radiator repair and services

Your engine is HOT! Did you know that temperatures inside your engine’s cylinders reach up to 4500 degrees Fahrenheit? These kinds of temperatures would be harmful to your engine and cause it to overheat. This is why it is extremely important to properly maintain your vehicle’s cooling system.


Coolant is the liquid responsible for keeping your engine at a proper temperature. Because of the extremely hot Arizona summers it is necessary to check your coolant levels quite often. High temperatures cause coolant to evaporate quicker than in cooler climates.


Loss of fluid due to lack of inspection, a corroded radiator, leaky hoses or failed water pump can all lead to your engine overheating and causing permanent damage. Rebuilding or replacing an engine is very expensive.


Pay attention to your temperature gauge on your dashboard. This is a good indication of how your cooling system is working. Anytime you see the gauge moving past the middle point it is an indication that your engine is overheating. Pull off to the side as quickly as possible and turn off the engine. Continuing to drive this way will cause severe engine damage.


We recommend replacing the coolant in your vehicle every 50K miles.


Components of the Cooling System


  • Coolant – fluid that maintains proper temperature of the engine
  • Coolant Reservoir – stores excess coolant
  • Water pump – should be replaced whenever you replace a timing belt
  • Thermostat – controls coolant and engine temperatures
  • Radiator – coolant cools off in the radiator after it leaves the super hot engine
  • Fan – blows air at the radiator to keep coolant’s temperature down
  • Coolant Hoses – connect the radiator to the engine
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