The radiator of your car has two jobs: to keep your engine from overheating and to keep your coolant circulating through your cooling system. Oftentimes bad radiators fly under the radar because the symptoms of a bad radiator can be blamed on other malfunctions. For help identifying the symptoms of a bad radiator, keep reading.
The first symptom of a bad radiator is abnormally low coolant levels. Coolant needs to be replaced every 30,000 miles or so. Depending on how often you drive, this is about once every one to three years. If you find yourself replacing your coolant more often than this, you may have a malfunctioning radiator.
Clogs or leaks in the radiator prevent the flow of coolant through your vehicle’s system. If you turn on the heaters of your cabin and you aren’t getting any hot air flow, your radiator may be damaged.
On the other hand, you may experience overheating or high temperature readings when your vehicle’s radiator is failing. Your radiator is responsible for keeping your engine cool and if it is broken or failing, it may be unable to do its job and lead to engine overheating. You can also get high temperature readings when your radiator is failing because the radiator is failing to supply coolant to the engine.
Coolant should never be sludgy in texture. If your coolant is not maintaining its liquid properties, it is discolored, or it contains buildup, your radiator may have a leak. It may also be failing due to another problem.
If your car is experiencing any of these problems, you should have your vehicle inspected by our team at Marianna Toyota. Our professional and well-trained service staff is skilled when it comes to identifying problems with car radiators and fixing these problems. Whether you need a leak in your radiator patched up or you need to replace the part all together, you can trust Marianna Toyota to get the job done quickly and efficiently for an affordable price. You can reach us by phone at 850-526-3511 to schedule your service appointment. We are located at 2961 Pennsylvania Avenue in Marianna, Florida, and we look forward to seeing you here soon.