Maintaining Your Chevy’s Cooling System

Heat can be a real killer for car engines. Fortunately, a Chevy’s robust cooling system keeps temperatures firmly under control beneath the hood. As long as you adhere to sensible Chevy cooling system maintenance, your engine will stay cool and run smoothly for the car’s full lifespan.

Chevy Cooling System Maintenance

Check Your Coolant Monthly

The coolant reservoir in the engine compartment is usually transparent, making it easy to check. Once a month or more, observe your coolant’s level and condition. Low coolant should be immediately topped up. If your coolant looks dirty, have it flushed and renewed.

Flush Your Coolant Periodically

Coolant that uses silicates to combat corrosion usually lasts about two years before its cleansing qualities start to fade. Extended drain coolant may last up to five years. Use whichever coolant best protects your car and ensure that it’s flushed on time. 

Have Your Radiator Inspected

Our technicians can keep a close eye on your coolant and entire cooling system with yearly inspections. This is the best way to make sure you get timely coolant flushes. We’ll also run every component of the radiator through a thorough pressure test. 

Look Under Your Car for Leaks

It’s a good habit to occasionally glance under your car for dripping fluids, especially motor oil or coolant. You can also check the system’s hoses for leaks, although this is best left to an expert eye. 

Check Your Radiator for Rust

Rust is hazardous to any car’s radiator. You can check your radiator for signs of external corrosion. If you see a little rust, a suitable cleaning product may remove it, but serious rust usually means the radiator has to be replaced. As mentioned, internal radiator rust will typically turn the coolant brown. 

Look Out for Signs of Overheating

If your engine seems to be overheating, you can be certain the cooling system has failed. An overheating engine will rapidly lose power and may emit ticking sounds. Eventually, boiling coolant will burst from under the hood in a cloud of steam. Your very first warning of overheating will usually be the dashboard engine temperature gauge rising into the red.

We can schedule routine coolant and radiator checks, make sure you’re using the right coolant, and ensure no subtle faults are creeping up on your car. Come to Jennings Chevrolet in Glenview, IL, today to keep your car’s engine in fantastic condition.

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