Radiator Repairs and Flush
Prevent Overheating and Engine Damage
Your radiator and cooling system stop your engine from overheating. When something goes wrong, like a leak or a blocked radiator, your engine can overheat fast. That leads to expensive damage.
We fix radiator leaks, replace faulty parts, and flush cooling systems to keep your engine at the right temperature.
Our Radiator Services Include
- Radiator Leak Repairs – We find leaks and fix them. Small leaks can often be repaired. Badly corroded radiators need replacing.
- Cooling System Flush – Old coolant gets dirty and stops protecting your engine. We flush out the old stuff and refill with fresh coolant.
- Radiator Replacement – If your radiator’s beyond repair, we’ll fit a new one that’s right for your car.
- Thermostat Replacement – A dodgy thermostat causes overheating or stops your engine warming up properly. We test and replace them when needed.
- Hose and Clamp Replacement – Cracked hoses leak coolant. We check all hoses and replace any that are perished or damaged.
- Pressure Testing – We pressure test the system to find leaks that aren’t obvious and make sure the radiator cap is holding pressure.
- Water Pump Inspection – The water pump pushes coolant through your engine. We check for leaks and wear that mean it needs replacing.
Signs You Need Radiator Service
Don’t ignore overheating. It can warp your cylinder head or crack the engine block. Watch for these signs:
- Your temperature gauge is climbing or sitting in the red. If this happens, pull over and turn the engine off.
- Steam coming from under the bonnet or a sweet smell. That’s coolant leaking onto hot engine parts.
- Puddles under your car. Green, orange or pink fluid means you’re losing coolant.
- Your heater blows cold air. Sometimes a cooling system problem stops the heater working.
- The coolant looks brown or rusty. Fresh coolant is bright and clear. Dirty coolant means the system needs flushing.
- White smoke from your exhaust. This can mean coolant is getting into the engine, which is serious.
Why Choose AutoCare for Cooling System Repairs?
We’ve fixed plenty of cooling systems. We know how to find the problem and fix it properly.
We use the right coolant for your car. Different engines need different types, and mixing them causes problems.
If we find something wrong during a service, we’ll explain what it is and what it’ll cost to fix before we do anything.
Cooling System Maintenance
Look after your cooling system and it’ll look after your engine:
- Get your coolant changed according to your service schedule. Most cars need it done every two to five years.
- Check your coolant level regularly. If you’re topping it up often, you’ve got a leak.
- Don’t ignore small leaks. A small leak today can leave you broken down tomorrow.
- If your car overheats, stop driving. Pull over, turn off the engine, and call for help. Driving an overheating car destroys engines.
Book Your Radiator Service
Don’t risk overheating and expensive engine damage. If you’ve noticed any cooling system problems, get it checked at AutoCare.
