Engine Cooling System Service in Carlsbad, CA
Cooling System Service at Premier Chevrolet of Carlsbad
Make sure that your car, truck, or SUV has a cooling system that is doing its job efficiently. If you live in or around Poway, Escondido, or Vista, bring your vehicle to Premier Chevrolet of Carlsbad and have our friendly and knowledgeable team of certified technicians conduct a cooling system service to ensure that your cooling system will be ready to keep your vehicle cool in the hot California sun when temperatures rise.
Cooling System Function
An internal combustion engine generates a great deal of heat, and your cooling system is what keeps it from getting to the point where excess heat can damage your engine. The cooling system disperses heat by circulating anti-freeze/anti-boil fluids and distilled water around your engine compartment so that it will absorb heat, then the heat is disbursed through your vehicle’s radiator.
What Engine Coolant Does for The Engine
Your coolant fluids do more than just keep your engine cool. The fluids are designed to help reduce corrosion in the components of your cooling system by coating them and protecting them from oxidation. Since the components are in constant contact with fluids, coolant reduces oxidation and scaling. Over time, the coolant becomes less effective. When that happens, those components become more vulnerable to heat and corrosion. It is important that fluid services are done regularly to prolong the life of your engine.
Keep Up with Temperature Maintenance
Your coolant’s primary function is temperature maintenance. It also keeps your engine from overheating during the warm months and freezing in the cold months. The anti-freeze alters the boiling point/freezing points of the fluids that circulate through your engine. If the temperature gets too low, there is a rise in emissions and a reduction in fuel economy. If the temperature gets too high, you run the risk of causing severe and costly damage to your engine.
How The Coolant Flows Though The Engine
Your cooling system has a circular flow throughout your engine with several working parts in the cooling system like gaskets, hoses, and other components. The water pump moves the fluid through the heads of the engine, where the heat is collected. Then the heated solution moves through the hoses to the radiator piping where air can cool it before it is recirculated back through the engine.
Frequency of Cooling System Maintenance
It is generally recommended that the cooling system is checked every other year unless you use your vehicle to do heavy work frequently where the engine works harder and generates more heat. If you do a lot of stop-and-go driving, this can also increase your engine’s temperature. If you live in a part of the country where the climate has extreme levels of heat and cold, or even if your temperature gauge is regularly on the hot side, you may need service more often.
If you notice your radiator is exceptionally dirty, this can affect its ability to cool the fluid that circulates through it. A bright yellow-green or otherwise brightly colored puddle beneath your vehicle’s engine indicates that you may have a coolant leak. Finally, if your engine overheats often, you may need a coolant service sooner rather than later.
Check your owner’s manual for manufacturer recommendations for cooling system service, and set up an appointment with our service center at Premier Chevrolet of Carlsbad.