Radiator Cooling System Service
Your radiator cooling system maintains your engine temperature, which has several parts including radiator, hoses, water pump, coolant and fans. All the parts of your cooling system are susceptible to wear. Radiators need to be checked and most coolants need to be replaced every 20,000km, this ensures your radiator and all components of your cooling system remain at their most efficient.
Over 25% of all vehicle repair costs are directly attributed to cooling system maintenance issues.
Correct coolant/water concentration levels ensure the following requirements are met:
- Coolant viscocity levels
- Heat transfer capability
- Anti-Freeze protection
- Boil over protection
Incorrect coolant levels may result in:
- Engine damage due to cavitation corrosion
- Overheating
- Hose, gasket u0026amp; water pump seal seepage
- Gelation u0026amp; scale formation
- Solder bloom
- Freezing u0026amp; cracking of hoses, radiators u0026amp; engine blocks
Cooling system flush includes:
- Drain coolant
- Power flush system, including heater core and gas systems where applicable
- Inpect conditions of all components
- Add correct coolant type for the vehicle
- Air bleed system and pressure test
