Automotive Cooling System Testing and Repair in Buford and Cumming, GA

Cooling System

Your vehicle’s cooling system is not the same as the air conditioning or climate control. A/C and climate control are features that add a level of comfortability. However, your vehicle’s cooling system is necessary for the car’s functionality. Your cooling system uses antifreeze to keep your engine cool. This system is completely different from the one that cool’s the cabin of your vehicle.

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How The Cooling System Works

The cooling system is made of several different components:

Water pump

Upper radiant hose

Lower radiant hose

Anti-freeze (or coolant)

Radiator

Several pipes and fans

These components work together to do three primary things:

1. Removes excess heat from the engine

2. Maintains the most optimal engine temperature

3. Brings the temperature up to the proper operating temperature

What Causes A Cooling System Problem

Like most aspects of a vehicle, there are several reasons that could cause a problem within your cooling system problem.

Too little or no antifreeze: Antifreeze, or coolant, is crucial to the functionality of the cooling system. New antifreeze flushes out old antifreeze and contaminants that have built up, maintaining the temperature by this flow of antifreeze

Water pump issues: If the water pump is failing, the water cannot move through the engine, causing your engine to quickly overheat.

Thermostat failures: A failed thermostat will not open, and that will prevent heat dissipation and will cause your engine to heat and fail quickly.

Radiator issues: Radiator and radiator hose leaks can lead to a major issue with the cooling system, leading to potential rapid overheating.

How To Know If Your Cooling System Needs Maintenance

Here are some signs that your cooling system may need maintenance:

High temperature reading on the gauge

Noticeable coolant leak

Low coolant level

Smoke from under the hood

White exhaust smoke

Our Cooling System Repair Includes

We provide a thorough diagnostic to pinpoint the root of the problem. From there, we can fix the following issues:

Radiator or radiator hose leak

Water pump failure

Thermostat issues

Cooling System FAQ

Why Do Vehicles Need A Cooling System?

The cooling system is crucial to the maintaining of the engine temperature.

What Happens If Your Coolant Gets Too Low?

Your engine could very possibly overheat. Coolant helps pull heat from the engine, so maintaining the right amount of coolant is important.

What Are The Functions Of A Cooling System?

1. Removes excess heat from the engine

2. Maintains the most optimal engine temperature

3. Brings the temperature up to the proper operating temperature

What Is The Most Common Cause Of Cooling System Failure?

Your cooling system may fail due to lack of antifreeze, water pump issues, thermostat failures, and radiator issues.

What Are The Major Parts Of A Cooling System?

The cooling system is made of several different components:

Water pump

Upper radiant hose

Lower radiant hose

Anti-freeze (or coolant)

Radiator

Several pipes and fans

Team Ryan Automotive proudly serves the cooling system needs of customers in Buford, GA, Cumming, GA, Sugar Hill, GA, Suwanee, GA, and surrounding areas. If you are in need of a cooling system maintenance & repair in Buford and Cumming GA, stop by Team Ryan Automotive and talk with one of our friendly and knowledgeable cooling system mechanics about your car’s cooling system repair service. Or feel free to give us a call and we’ll be happy to help you with any concerns.

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