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COOLING SYSTEM

RADIATOR MAINTENANCE

 

Speed Power's radiator and cooling system maintenance service package will help keep your engine cool and reduce the chances of your vehicle overheating. Our trained technicians will inspect the cooling system and pressure test for leaks, pressure-test the radiator cap, drain/flush the cooling system, and inspect other components including the fan, thermostat, belts, and cooling system hoses as part of this service.

 

Keeping your vehicle cool under the hood may only mean a quick part replacement, or it could involve more complex repairs. Our technicians can perform a detailed inspection of your vehicle's cooling systems to determine what work is needed.

The key components we replace or repair are:

  • radiator

  • radiator cap

  • radiator hoses

  • radiator fan/fan clutch

  • anti-freeze

  • water pump

  • thermostat

  • fan belts

  • serpentine belt

  • cooling sensor

  • heater core

  • heater hoses

 

Most vehicle manufacturers recommend replacement of the anti-freeze at scheduled intervals. Unlike many service shops that just perform a "drain-and-fill", Speed Power provides 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 recycled anti-freeze

  • add sealant/lubricant to the system

 

Cooling system failure is the number one cause of vehicle breakdowns. Because there are often no visible warning signs of deterioration, radiator and cooling system maintenance service is frequently overlooked by vehicle owners.

Your engine is constantly burning fuel and therefore gets very hot. In fact, the temperatures inside the combustion chamber may reach 4,500°. It is the job of the cooling system to carry this potentially harmful heat away from the engine to the outside air. To do this, a coolant mixture of water and antifreeze is circulated through the engine block. The coolant absorbs heat from the engine and is pumped by the water pump through hoses to the radiator. Once the radiator transfers the heat from the engine to the outside air, the coolant circulates back to the engine and the cycle begins again.

 

To keep this important system working properly, vehicle manufacturers recommend that this system be serviced at specified time or mileage intervals. Over time, the rust inhibitors and additives in the coolant may lose their anti-corrosive properties leaving particles and debris to build up within the system. These contaminants can block passages within the radiator and reduce its ability to keep the engine running at the optimal temperature. To remove this build-up, many service providers perform a radiator "drain-and-fill."

 

At Speed Power, we perform a Radiator Flush which removes virtually all of the old coolant and contaminants in your radiator and replaces it with new or recycled coolant. This will keep your cooling system working properly and will protect your vehicle for miles to come.

 

Our Radiator Service includes:

  • inspection of your radiator system and pressure test for any leaks

  • adding flush chemicals to the radiator

  • power flushing the system

  • refilling radiator system with recycled anti-freeze

  • adding sealant / lubricant to the system

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