There are a lot of components that make your car run as smoothly as it does, and the radiator is one of them. When the radiator isn’t working, your car will end up overheating and damaging parts of the engine. That’s why you need to head to your Ford dealer for a radiator repair at the first sign of trouble.
What Does a Car Radiator Do?
Your car is fitted with a cooling system that makes sure your engine maintains a consistent temperature. The engine’s movements generate lots of heat, so the engine needs to be cooled down. That’s what coolant is for, and coolant cycles through the cooling system and draws heat from your engine. The radiator then removes the heat from the coolant.
Why Should You Visit the Ford Dealer When Your Radiator Needs to Be Fixed?
Although there are plenty of independent mechanics out there who are capable of fixing your radiator, you should always be extra careful and visit your dealer for that service instead. Different cars and their components are manufactured in different ways, and dealership mechanics are specifically trained to work with certain makes of cars.
Ford mechanics know the ins and outs of all Ford models extremely well, and they receive continuous training to work with all the latest diagnostic equipment, tools, and Ford models. Plus, if any parts need replacing, then dealership mechanics always use OEM components, which are vastly better for your car than the aftermarket parts used by most independent mechanics.
How Do You Know When You Need a Radiator Repair?
When the Car Is Too Hot
Your car is fitted with a temperature gauge that you should take a look at during every journey. Over time, you’ll get used to seeing what temperature your car usually runs at. However, if you notice that the car seems to be running hotter than usual lately, then you should go and get your radiator checked out. If your temperature gauge starts climbing rapidly during a journey, then you need to pull over ASAP.
When Smoke Comes Out From Under the Hood
Sometimes a car can overheat fast, so you won’t always notice the temperature gauge rapidly climbing, especially if you’re concentrating on other parts of driving. When the engine overheats, dark smoke or a lot of steam will billow out from beneath the hood. Pull over immediately. Continuing to drive with an overheating engine can cause severe engine damage.
When Coolant Is Leaking
Coolant is very easy to identify thanks to its bright color and sweet smell. If you see a brightly colored liquid leaking out of the car, then it’s probably coolant, and you need to get to the dealer to have the entire cooling system checked out. However, if the bright liquid is red, then it may be transmission fluid.
Come to White’s Ford to get your radiator fixed whenever needed. We’ll also check on the cooling system during your regular preventative maintenance.
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