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The radiator in your Chrysler is essential to keep the components under the hood cool and your engine running at the perfect temperatures. A faulty radiator could cause significant damage to the engine. If your Chrysler 300 or Jeep Wrangler is overheating, leaking coolant, the radiator is rusty, or you see smoke, schedule an appointment for a radiator repair at your local dealer as soon as possible.
Your Car Is Overheating
Your car’s cooling system consists of a radiator, a water pump, and a thermostat, and when any of these components fail or break, your vehicle will overheat. If your car overheats, the best bet is to pull over immediately and wait for your engine to cool down. Whatever the cause of the problem, you need to get your vehicle to your RAM technician fast before the issue escalates and causes severe damage to your engine.
Your Car Is Leaking Coolant
Your car will overheat if there is insufficient coolant to keep the engine at the correct temperature. A leak could cause low coolant levels. If you have to top off the coolant more often or if you see bright-colored puddles on the ground under your car, you’ve got a coolant leak. Ask your Dodge technician to inspect your vehicle and fix the leak as soon as possible to prevent further damage.
The Coolant Is Dirty
The coolant is contaminated with debris when it turns from a bright color to brown, or even black. When the coolant is old, it becomes discolored and turns into a thicker consistency. The thick gooey substance will not flow through the system; it’ll clog up the radiator, and eventually cause your car to overheat.
The Radiator Fins Are Blocked
The radiator fins carry hot coolant along and the airflow cools it down. Radiator fins that are damaged or blocked with bugs, stones, and road dirt will stop the air from flowing through to cool down the temperature.
Your Radiator Is Rusty
Contaminated coolant is not all you have to worry about. If you wonder why your coolant is brown, your radiator might be rusty and contaminating the coolant. The rust will cause major damage and create holes that will cause leaks, and the lack of coolant will cause overheating issues.
You See Smoke
Smoke means the radiator is not cooling down the engine. A faulty radiator can’t cool down the fluid and lower the temperature. Don’t drive any further and call your Chrysler technician immediately.
When it’s getting too hot under the hood, get the problem fixed as soon as possible by a qualified service technician to avoid further damage and high repair costs. Call Hutch Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram today for a radiator service. The skilled and experienced technicians will ensure that your radiator is in perfect working condition, ensuring a longer life for your vehicle.
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