Keeping Engines Cool: Radiator Repair and Maintenance

Your vehicle's engine starts generating heat almost immediately after starting. Your radiator stops the engine from overheating and potentially causing severe damage. Coolant circulates through the engine, absorbing heat, then travels through hoses to the radiator. Your vehicle will quickly overheat if there are problems with this radiator fluid exchange.

Once the coolant reaches the radiator, the heat dissipates through the radiator grill. The grill also allows cool air in to further reduce the coolant temperature. The coolant then travels back to the engine to absorb more heat. The skilled technicians at Jerry's Auto Repair can diagnose and repair radiator problems, helping to protect your engine and prolong the life of your vehicle.

Warning Signs That You Need Radiator Service

Never ignore the warning signs of a bad radiator, as the damage to your engine from an inability to cool can be catastrophic. Radiator maintenance by skilled professionals is critical to avoiding costly repairs.

Leaking

If you notice that your coolant level is consistently low or you see puddles of coolant under your vehicle, bring it to Jerry's Auto Repair for expert radiator service immediately. We will check to see if vital parts of your radiator, such as the pressure cap, core, or inlet and outlet tanks, are damaged. These parts can become fatigued and may crack over time. Jerry's Auto Repair's service team will conduct a radiator inspection and take care of any radiator leak repair. This could include radiator repair services such as a radiator pressure test or radiator cap replacement.

Overheating

Leaks and other radiator problems, such as a hole in the hoses leading to and from the radiator, can lead to engine overheating. An obstruction of the radiator fins that allow cooler air in and hot air to escape also causes your engine to run hot, as can a faulty fan.

An experienced service technician at Jerry's Auto Repair will check for fin obstructions or problems with your hoses. We can then complete repairs such as radiator fan repair, radiator thermostat replacement, or radiator hose replacement.

Warning Lights

Several warning lights tell you it's time for radiator service. If your coolant level light comes on, seek expert advice on why it is low. If your check engine light comes on, the problem may be a faulty radiator or other cooling system component.

If your vehicle is running hot, keep an eye on the temperature gauge. If your radiator has sprung a leak or there is another radiator problem, you may see a heat spike.

Visit the experienced radiator service and repair technicians at Jerry's Auto Repair if any warning lights come on in your vehicle. 

Vehicle Cabin Heater Not Working Properly

A blower fan and the heater core provide heat to your vehicle's cabin. The heater core relies on a steady supply of hot coolant passing through to generate heat. If your radiator leaks or clogs, the core will not get enough heat to pass to the cabin. Our trusted service team at Jerry's Auto Repair offers radiator heater core repair, radiator core replacement, and other services to fix your radiator problems.

The Importance of Radiator Flushes

One of the critical services we offer at Jerry's Auto Repair is radiator flushes. Coolant becomes contaminated over time, and your radiator may develop rust and scaling. A radiator flush helps prevent those contaminants from reaching your engine.

Our experienced technicians at Jerry's Auto Repair will flush several gallons of water, cleaner, and fresh antifreeze through your vehicle's system. This removes old fluid and contaminants and helps eliminate the rust and other buildup in your radiator. 

In addition to the radiator coolant flush, we will inspect your radiator for signs of damage and make any necessary repairs. Other radiator services we offer at Jerry's Auto Repair include:

• Radiator coolant system check
• Radiator coolant leak detection
• Radiator coolant refill
• Radiator cleaning
  

Visit the Trusted Team at Jerry's Auto Repair for Radiator and Other Cooling System Service

Jerry's Auto Repair has been proudly helping our neighbors in  keep their vehicles running smoothly since 1977. We offer radiator and full cooling system service to diagnose and repair problems before they can devastate your engine.

Visit us at 1260 South Grand Avenue, Pullman, WA 99163, call for an appointment at (509) 334-7215, or use our online appointment form. We offer fair estimates and friendly service to every customer who enters our doors.