{"id":859,"date":"2023-04-28T23:13:21","date_gmt":"2023-04-29T06:13:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/gwrench.com\/?p=859"},"modified":"2023-04-20T20:45:20","modified_gmt":"2023-04-21T03:45:20","slug":"vista-auto-service-center-radiator-repair","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gwrench.com\/vista-auto-service-center-radiator-repair\/","title":{"rendered":"Vista Auto Service Center &#8211; Radiator Repair"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>How can you tell when your car\u2019s radiator is leaking? Golden Wrench Automotive is your Vista auto service center with the answers to your <a href=\"http:\/\/gwrench.com\/auto-repair-shop-costs\/\">questions<\/a>. When the temperature gauge on your dashboard reads high or a temperature warning light comes on, you have a cooling system problem that may be caused by leakage \u2014 be it in the radiator itself or some other component.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>As a Vista auto service center, the first thing we would say is to make sure it\u2019s a coolant that\u2019s leaking, not another fluid. (Coolant is often referred to as antifreeze, but technically coolant is a 50\/50 mix of antifreeze and water.) You can easily check the coolant level in your see-through overflow tank. If it\u2019s empty or low, the next step should be to check the coolant level in the radiator, but that should be done only when the engine is cool. Having too little coolant in the car\u2019s cooling system can cause engine overheating and\/or make your cabin heater blow cold air.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Once you know you\u2019re losing coolant, the radiator is a good place to start. Some radiator leaks will be easy to spot \u2014 such as a puddle underneath the radiator \u2014 but others not so much. It\u2019s best to check the radiator from every angle, not just from above, and pay particular attention to seams and the bottom. Rust inside the radiator or holes from road debris also can cause coolant leaks. Your vehicle may have an aluminum radiator that technically can\u2019t rust, but aluminum can corrode or develop pinhole leaks too.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Antifreeze comes in different colors \u2014 green, yellow, and pinkish-red, for example \u2014 feel like slimy water and usually has a sweet smell. If you can\u2019t see coolant dripping or seeping, look for rust, tracks, or discoloration on the radiator. Those are telltale signs of where it has leaked.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>If the radiator appears to be OK, the cooling system offers several possibilities for leaks, including the hoses from the radiator to the engine, the radiator cap, water pump, engine block, thermostat, reservoir tank, heater core (a small radiator that circulates hot coolant into the dashboard for passenger-compartment heating) and others. A blown gasket between the cylinder head and the engine block is another possibility, allowing coolant inside the combustion chambers \u2014 a problem that must be addressed immediately by a mechanic. (Thick white smoke coming from the tailpipe is actually steam, a telltale symptom.)<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>If you can\u2019t find a leak, have it checked by the best Vista <a href=\"http:\/\/gwrench.com\/suspension-repair-vista-ca\/\">auto service<\/a> center &#8211; Golden Wrench Automotive. Coolant has a way of escaping only under pressure when the car is running \u2014 possibly in the form of steam, which may not leave a trace. If the culprit continues to evade detection, you might consider a radiator stop-leak additive, available at auto parts stores, which seals small leaks \u2014 but it\u2019s always better to find and repair the problem\u2019s source, especially in the case of faulty head gaskets, which can lead your power supply to overheat and cause catastrophic engine damage.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>We want to be your go-to Vista auto service center. Please call Golden Wrench Automotive at <a href=\"tel:17609406060\">(760) 940-6060<\/a> and be sure to ask about our &#8220;Stress-Free Hassle-Free Service&#8221;!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How can you tell when your car\u2019s radiator is leaking? Golden Wrench Automotive is your Vista auto service center with the answers to your questions. 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