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July 7, 2005 (Press Release) --
It’s bound to happen one day. Maybe you’ll be driving a minivan full of kids to the beach, or perhaps you’ll be on a deserted road in the middle of the night. No matter when it happens, it is a sure bet that one day your car radiator will overheat. The reassuring thing is that you do not need to be an auto expert, like those at RADIATOR.COM, to handle this inevitable situation. Conveniently, on-the-road-radiator problems really only require some composure, attention, and very little actual knowledge of radiators. As concise as this knowledge is, it is still very important. An overheating radiator can cause permanent damage to the car engine and should be replaced immediately.
The signals of overheating are not always that obvious. Make it a habit to constantly check your temperature gauge. If it is nearing the red zone, your car is in danger of overheating; if it is in the red zone your car is overheating.
Don’t panic, you’re not going to explode. Pull over as soon as possible. It is important to realize what exactly is happening: your engine is too hot. This can be caused by a number of factors, and it is easy to check for a cause. Often times, the weather is simply too hot. Another common problem is low coolant in your radiator. You can check the coolant level ib recovery tank, which will have indicators of where the coolant should be when the engine is either hot or cold. Because you have just pulled off the side of the road and your engine has not cooled yet, the level should be even with the hot engine mark. Do not open the radiator cap to check the coolant! Remember that your car has just been running and the pressurized coolant system could release steam or hot fluid, putting you in danger of injury.
You should also check your radiator’s hoses and connections. Make sure there are no cracks or leaks in the hoses; they should be supple and pliable.
One last place to check is the thermostat, which is connected to the upper radiator hose. The thermostat regulates the flow of coolant between the engine and radiator. If it’s not working properly, the cooling system will malfunction, likely causing the engine to overheat.
If your temperature gauge is already in the red zone, it is not safe to drive any further. Call for roadside assistance. However, if the temperature has not yet reached the red zone, drive directly to the nearest service station with your heater on full blast. (If it’s a hot day, you will probably need to roll down the windows.) This will pull some of the hot air away from the engine. Once you get to the nearest service station, you can finish taking care of the problem. If the coolant is low, simply top it off with a 50/50 mix of coolant and water. If there was a problem with one of the radiator parts or thermostat, they will most likely need to be replaced.
These tips apply across the board for a Honda radiator, Dodge radiator, Ford radiator, new radiator, used radiator…you name it, any radiator. With this simple knowledge, you will safely be able to handle on-the-road radiator repair. Just be sure you call Radiator.com at 1-800-248-8720 the minute you get home!
The signals of overheating are not always that obvious. Make it a habit to constantly check your temperature gauge. If it is nearing the red zone, your car is in danger of overheating; if it is in the red zone your car is overheating.
Don’t panic, you’re not going to explode. Pull over as soon as possible. It is important to realize what exactly is happening: your engine is too hot. This can be caused by a number of factors, and it is easy to check for a cause. Often times, the weather is simply too hot. Another common problem is low coolant in your radiator. You can check the coolant level ib recovery tank, which will have indicators of where the coolant should be when the engine is either hot or cold. Because you have just pulled off the side of the road and your engine has not cooled yet, the level should be even with the hot engine mark. Do not open the radiator cap to check the coolant! Remember that your car has just been running and the pressurized coolant system could release steam or hot fluid, putting you in danger of injury.
You should also check your radiator’s hoses and connections. Make sure there are no cracks or leaks in the hoses; they should be supple and pliable.
One last place to check is the thermostat, which is connected to the upper radiator hose. The thermostat regulates the flow of coolant between the engine and radiator. If it’s not working properly, the cooling system will malfunction, likely causing the engine to overheat.
If your temperature gauge is already in the red zone, it is not safe to drive any further. Call for roadside assistance. However, if the temperature has not yet reached the red zone, drive directly to the nearest service station with your heater on full blast. (If it’s a hot day, you will probably need to roll down the windows.) This will pull some of the hot air away from the engine. Once you get to the nearest service station, you can finish taking care of the problem. If the coolant is low, simply top it off with a 50/50 mix of coolant and water. If there was a problem with one of the radiator parts or thermostat, they will most likely need to be replaced.
These tips apply across the board for a Honda radiator, Dodge radiator, Ford radiator, new radiator, used radiator…you name it, any radiator. With this simple knowledge, you will safely be able to handle on-the-road radiator repair. Just be sure you call Radiator.com at 1-800-248-8720 the minute you get home!
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