subject: Radiator Repair: Relieve Pressure With Radiator Service! [print this page] A vehicle that overheats is a bit more complicated than just the motor getting too hot. If this happens while driving, most drivers realize that its critical to stop the engine as soon as possible and head to the nearest radiator service shop. Serious damage will occur to your motor if you continue on driving, and an inconvenient as well as costly radiator repair will be required. How does a driver know when a vehicle begins to overheat?
Signs of an Engine Overheating --
* The engine coolant temperature gauge will show in the red, or a red illuminated engine light will appear, depending on the model of the vehicle.
* If the radiator or cooling system has a sudden loss of coolant, the engine coolant temperature gauge (or red engine light) may not function properly. If theres no coolant at all, the sending unit will measure a false reading. If this occurs the engine will start to lose compression and run rough. Eventually the engine will stop running all together, causing major engine damage,
Why an Engine Overheats --
Understanding how a vehicles cooling system works helps drivers understand the importance of a radiator service when their vehicle overheats. The engine coolant is circulated through the engine with a water pump. The moving parts of the engine create heat through friction and combustion. The radiator, made up of small metal fins where the coolant flows through, keeps it at an acceptable temperature. A cooling fan sucks air from the radiator and through the fins to cool the coolant. As the vehicle is driven, air passes through the radiator and helps cool the coolant.
Overheating engine problems? For quality radiator repair, contact our ASE-certified technicians at an Excel Auto Repair Shop. We will be happy to help you with any of your vehicle maintenance issues. Check our website at www.excelautoandtire.com for the location closest to you. Our two auto shops are located in Eagan MN, and Spring Lake Park MN.
