Car Radiator Repair

 Car Radiator Repair - Common problem

Five of the Most Common Radiator Issues

Leaks. Leaky hoses are the most common cause of radiator leaks, but you can also have leaks in the radiator itself, which can be a bigger issue.

1. Radiator that is rusted.
2. Other Obstructions and Gunk...
3. Thermostat or water pump failure.
4. When the computer is idle, it overheats.

As the radiator deteriorates, pollutants cause it to turn a rusty or oily colour. This unclean coolant will turn into sludge if it is not flushed on a regular basis. It will not flow properly to cool the engine efficiently once it gets to sludge, and you may end up with serious damage to the engine and transmission.

Fixing it...

From my experience with various cars - I had several problems such as 

1. Car going up the hill and radiator starts heating up, while downhill driving no issues.

2. During Traffic Jam radiator heats up but non traffic jam times no issues.

3. Drying out of water possible due to host leakeage ... if your mechanic unable to identify by using UV light then he's not good or trying to cut throat..

You can try several fixes possibly might work.

1. Change the radiator cap, this is the number 1 cheapest solution if there's no water leakage or anything else. most cases the cap's rubber are not air tight anymore causing pressure being release during engine run.

2. Stop wasting money changing water coolant if its ever being recommended.. all this are tricks to make money..

3. Make sure if your car has temperatur gauge for the inlet which is going from raditor to engine is not clogged... most cases next cheapest solution is changing the temperature gauge.

4. Don't let the mechanic to brain wash you to flush the radiotor... 98% of the time it will never work..however before going to the next solution you might end up paying for the first solution.

5. If all the above are not working then just do your self a big favour by changing your radiator. 

6. There are issues where water pump are rusted and overtime not working but this is very rare it get spoils if your regurlar radiator service are done properly.

Cheers there your go... in solving the mystery behind radiator issue...