Auto Repair and Temperature Control

When the weather warms up so does everything operating in the elements. The temperature of all of the surfaces, working parts, and liquids that make up a vehicle rise tens of degrees whether it’s just sitting or moving you and your passengers from one place to another. This is why the coolant system for the car’s engine and the air conditioning system for the operator and passengers’ require the most frequent auto repair during the summer months. Many drivers survive the summer without air conditioning, but a car cannot survive without a properly functioning coolant system.

The coolant system works to quickly sustain the optimum temperature of the engine for its best function. The system makes use of a thermostat, water pump, hoses, transmission cooling lines, and the radiator in order to expel excess heat while keeping the temperature high enough for efficient engine performance. When the coolant system is not regulating the engine temperature properly it may be causing overheating. You may have seen these effects in older vehicles in which regular auto repair was ignored.

An overheating engine is caused by coolant that can no longer remove the heat produce by the engine’s efforts, or therefore regulate the temperature there in. When the immense heat that the engine produces gets trapped into that space it leads to a breakdown of engine and transmission mechanisms. Although some older engines still have an air cooling system, most engines today are equipped with a liquid cooling system that all mechanics can service when you find your vehicle is overheating. You may not get to the point of visible steam or spurts when you lift your hood; you may only experience a rough running engine. But, before you get to that point, your mechanic may recommend a coolant flush.

Most vehicle coolants are antifreeze (comprised of water and ethylene glycol) in order to withstand below 32 degrees Fahrenheit freezing and above water’s boiling point of 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Due to the fact that coolants experience a variety of temperatures throughout its usefulness, overtime it can become less effective at absorbing and releasing heat. When this happens, the overheating can occur. This is when a coolant flush becomes a preferable auto repair service for improving the mechanisms and safety of your vehicle. A coolant flush includes a cleaning of your coolant system and a 50-90% replacement of your existing coolant with new antifreeze.

Overheating can cause oil leaks, engine knock due to irregular cylinder firing, and coolant boil, which can destroy coolant system components and engine performance. So even though antifreeze can seem like a simple liquid, it works to maintain the heart of your vehicle. Temperature control is critical to all of the interrelated movements of your inner car. Without a regulated system, you will end up needing auto repair for your entire engine rather than just your coolant system.