How do I maintain my car’s cooling system?

 

How do I maintain my car’s cooling system?

To determine if your cooling system is in good working order, lift your hood and start the engine while listening and observing all system components. Look for any leaking coolant with a flashlight. While maintaining a safe distance from all moving engine parts, observe the radiator hoses and give them the “squeeze test.” This entails squeezing the hoses to make certain they do not collapse when they age and soften, but bounce back to the original shape.

Replace any hoses that are soft, very pliable or have visible cracks or holes to prevent them from collapsing in the future and overheating your engine. Observe the cooling fan in front of the radiator to make certain it spins freely while your engine is running and warm. Replace the fan if it does not turn when the engine is warm, if the fan wobbles from an out of balance issue or if any broken or bent shrouds are present.

Check belts to make sure they are not stretched, cracked or frayed. Make sure the radiator cap seals properly as well.

 

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