The radiator is designed to dissipate the heat that the coolant has absorbed from the engine. Radiators are filled with tubes that the coolant passes through. Airflow from outside of the car and the fan carries heat off of the radiator. The coolant enters the receiving tank at the top of the radiator, passes through the tubes inside, losing the heat it has collected, then collects in the dispensing tank at the bottom for the water pump to circulate it back through the cooling system.
What our ASE Certified Technicians Do...
Heating and Air Conditioning Systems
Visual Inspection
Interior controls and blower
Radiator coolant level, hoses, pressure cap and thermostat
The A/C compressor belt for condition and tension
Leaks or other damage
Component condition, leaks or damage
Heating and Air Conditioning Tests
Pressure test engine cooling system
A/C system pressures are measured and compared to manufacturer's specifications
A/C system is leak tested
Both the heater and A/C are performance tested by checking the outlet air temperature at the discharge vents
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The coolant in a car must be able to hold the heat from the engine then release it in the tubes of the radiator. Water is excellent for holding heat, but it freezes to readily to be an effective winter coolant in most places. The addition of antifreeze to the water significantly lowers the freezing temperature of the coolant. It also raises the boiling point, reducing the risk of boiling the coolant out of the system. The main ingredient in most standard antifreezes is ethylene (EG), most also add ingredients to prevent rust and corrosion in the cooling system.
We can do all your coolant system work and keep your car or vehicle under factory warantee.
