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Automotive Radiator and Engine Cooling System

Your engine temperature system is an extremely important element of your vehicles health. American Pride Automotive's ASE certified technicians will perform a professional inspection of the system, providing you with a complete analysis of the current conditions and the estimated cost of repair. The engine cooling system is comprised of many different components that all must work correctly for the system to cool the engine properly. Any one component that fails can cause an engine overheating condition. A breakdown in certain parts of this systems can result in the total loss of an engine and, of course, its related expensive repair or replacement. The best way to prevent engine overheating is to perform regular checks and maintenance on your automotive heating and cooling system.

The key repair or replacement components of a car's cooling system are:

Radiator
Radiator hoses
Radiator cap
Radiator fan/fan clutch
Engine collant or Anti-freeze
Water pump
Thermostat
Fan or serpentine belts
Cooling sensor
Heater core
Heater hoses

Your vehicle owner's manual generally diagrams the layout of your particular car's heating and cooling system. Trouble points to look for include:

The radiator - usually found behind the front grill of your car, check for holes in the face or breaches in the top or bottom cap where water is leaking out.
a pressurized radiator cap on top of the radiator; never remove this cap when the car is hot. Look for leaks or wear points to replace.
radiator hoses - most vehicles have an upper and a lower hose; check for wear and holes at any point of the hose.
the water-coolant mix; acts to protect your vehicle against any extremes of temperature. Ensure that there is a proper ratio mix of water to anti-freeze.
a valve at the bottom of the radiator you can release to empty or flush the coolant system
a thermostat; a component that regulates the temperature of the engine; over time, thermostats tend to stick open or closed, wear and malfunction.
a water pump; crucial to circulate water through the engine to keep it cool
fan belt or serpentine; generally operates the water pump. Wear and tear to this component will cause engine overheating if it breaks and should be replaced as part of a preventative maintenance item.

Replacement of the engine's anti-freeze is recommended to be performed every two years. Many service shops perform a routine "drain-and-fill," American Pride Automotive performs a complete radiator flushing service that includes the following:

Inspect system and pressure test for leaks
Add flush chemicals to the radiator
Power flush system through flush machine
Refill system with proper amount of anti-freeze
Add sealant/lubricant to the system
Offer a 6 month/6,000 mile warranty

American Pride Automotive services residents and businesses in the following Hampton Roads counties and cities of Yorktown - York County, Hampton, Newport News, Poquoson, Williamsburg, and Gloucester providing vehicle air conditioning repair, recharge and recycling.