Radiator Service: Don’t Freeze Up!
The freezing temperatures of winter are here to stay awhile. If you have not taken care of a needed radiator service to check your antifreeze/coolant mixture, be sure to schedule a service as soon as possible with a professional radiator repair technician. Most drivers know that ignoring this important service could lead to a costly radiator repair.
Unfortunately, many vehicle owners are confused as to what color of antifreeze is best. Back in the day, no matter which brand of antifreeze you chose, the color was always green, mixed with water (50/50), and poured into the radiator. As the engine operated, the antifreeze performed its primary duties of carrying heat to the radiator, preventing freezing and protecting against corrosion in the cooling system. The antifreeze was simply changed at the prescribed radiator service interval.
Because there are numerous types of antifreeze technology today which come in a variety of colors, be sure to ask for professional help to ensure the coolant's peak effectiveness. Most radiator repair technicians agree that it is best to use the same type of coolant originally used in your car or truck (the vehicle manufacturer's recommendation).
Proper Radiator Service is the Key to longevity!
The generally recommended replacement interval for antifreeze/coolant is every three years or 36,000 miles. Your owner's manual will indicate what the manufacturer recommends for your specific vehicle. More important than the type of antifreeze you use is how the cooling system's freeze point protection and coolant level is maintained.
Almost all coolants work best at the ideal freeze point mixture, which generally is a 50/50 antifreeze-to-water mixture. At this level, antifreeze protects to -34°F and boil-over protection to 257°F. In addition, maintaining proper freeze point protection ensures corrosion inhibitors are present.
Finally, it is best to use distilled water, not tap or filtered, when refilling any cooling system. Tap water contains minerals such as magnesium and calcium that can form deposits in a cooling system, especially on the engine's hottest parts.
Need expert advice on radiator repair? Contact our ASE Certified Technicians at Gary's Quality Automotive. Call (308) 381-2295 or go on-line at https://www.garysautoinc.com/ for more information about radiator service. Our auto shop proudly serves vehicle owners in Grand Island, NE, Wood River, NE and Doniphan, NE.
The freezing temperatures of winter are here to stay awhile. If you have not taken care of a needed radiator service to check your antifreeze/coolant mixture, be sure to schedule a service as soon as possible with a professional radiator repair technician. Most drivers know that ignoring this important service could lead to a costly radiator repair.
Unfortunately, many vehicle owners are confused as to what color of antifreeze is best. Back in the day, no matter which brand of antifreeze you chose, the color was always green, mixed with water (50/50), and poured into the radiator. As the engine operated, the antifreeze performed its primary duties of carrying heat to the radiator, preventing freezing and protecting against corrosion in the cooling system. The antifreeze was simply changed at the prescribed radiator service interval.
Because there are numerous types of antifreeze technology today which come in a variety of colors, be sure to ask for professional help to ensure the coolant's peak effectiveness. Most radiator repair technicians agree that it is best to use the same type of coolant originally used in your car or truck (the vehicle manufacturer's recommendation).
Proper Radiator Service is the Key to longevity!
The generally recommended replacement interval for antifreeze/coolant is every three years or 36,000 miles. Your owner's manual will indicate what the manufacturer recommends for your specific vehicle. More important than the type of antifreeze you use is how the cooling system's freeze point protection and coolant level is maintained.
Almost all coolants work best at the ideal freeze point mixture, which generally is a 50/50 antifreeze-to-water mixture. At this level, antifreeze protects to -34°F and boil-over protection to 257°F. In addition, maintaining proper freeze point protection ensures corrosion inhibitors are present.
Finally, it is best to use distilled water, not tap or filtered, when refilling any cooling system. Tap water contains minerals such as magnesium and calcium that can form deposits in a cooling system, especially on the engine's hottest parts.
Need expert advice on radiator repair? Contact our ASE Certified Technicians at Gary's Quality Automotive. Call (308) 381-2295 or go on-line at https://www.garysautoinc.com/ for more information about radiator service. Our auto shop proudly serves vehicle owners in Grand Island, NE, Wood River, NE and Doniphan, NE.
