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Higher
Incidence of Cooling System Troubles in Older Vehicles
 Vehicles
five years and older are prime candidates for cooling system
troubles, troubles that could strike when least expected.
NARSA experts report that cooling system service is most
frequent on vehicles with more than 50,000 miles. However,
NARSA experts note that the mileage on a vehicle is not as
big a factor in the maintenance of a cooling system as is
the vehicle's age.
An aging vehicle has been exposed over time to environmental
factors that can harm a car's cooling system. Salt from
ocean air, road salt, debris and other chemicals tend to
break down the metal in a radiator core.
The radiator, an integral part of the cooling system, is
designed to protect an engine from the destructive forces of
too much heat. Heat is produced every time a vehicle is
driven. That's why it is so important to have your car's
cooling system, especially the radiator, checked at least
once every two years.
Radiator and cooling system specialists offer a variety of
services, including flushing out radiator and cooling
systems, repairing leaks and other damage to copper/brass
and aluminum/plastic radiators, checking thermostats and
fixing broken hoses or cracked belts. They can check for
corrosion and debris and often may spot and address
potential problems, helping to prevent emergency car repairs
down the road. |
