Proper Radiator Service is the Key!
If you have not taken care of a needed radiator service this winter to check your antifreeze mixture, be sure to schedule a service as soon as possible with a professional radiator service technician. Because freezing temperatures will be hanging around awhile yet, ignoring this important service could lead to a costly radiator repair. The primary duty of antifreeze is to carry heat to the radiator, prevent freezing, and protect against corrosion in the cooling system.
You may be asking, which color of antifreeze is best? Several years ago, no matter which brand of antifreeze you chose, the color was always green (mixed 50/50 with water and poured into the radiator). The antifreeze was simply changed at the prescribed radiator service interval.
However, because of the numerous types of antifreeze technology today coming in a variety of colors, it is wise to ask for professional help for the best protection for your vehicle. 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).
Regular Radiator Service ensures longevity!
The generally recommended replacement interval for antifreeze/coolant is every three years or 36,000 miles. Check your owner's manual for the manufacturer's recommendations for your 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, 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 quality radiator repair? Contact our ASE-certified technicians today at Express Care Auto by calling 507-625-8005, or go on-line at www.expresscareautomn.com for more information about radiator service. Our auto repair shop serves vehicle owners in Mankato, MN, and the neighboring communities of North Mankato, MN, New Ulm, MN, and St. Peter, MN.
If you have not taken care of a needed radiator service this winter to check your antifreeze mixture, be sure to schedule a service as soon as possible with a professional radiator service technician. Because freezing temperatures will be hanging around awhile yet, ignoring this important service could lead to a costly radiator repair. The primary duty of antifreeze is to carry heat to the radiator, prevent freezing, and protect against corrosion in the cooling system.
You may be asking, which color of antifreeze is best? Several years ago, no matter which brand of antifreeze you chose, the color was always green (mixed 50/50 with water and poured into the radiator). The antifreeze was simply changed at the prescribed radiator service interval.
However, because of the numerous types of antifreeze technology today coming in a variety of colors, it is wise to ask for professional help for the best protection for your vehicle. 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).
Regular Radiator Service ensures longevity!
The generally recommended replacement interval for antifreeze/coolant is every three years or 36,000 miles. Check your owner's manual for the manufacturer's recommendations for your 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, 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 quality radiator repair? Contact our ASE-certified technicians today at Express Care Auto by calling 507-625-8005, or go on-line at www.expresscareautomn.com for more information about radiator service. Our auto repair shop serves vehicle owners in Mankato, MN, and the neighboring communities of North Mankato, MN, New Ulm, MN, and St. Peter, MN.
