The radiator in your Honda has the essential job of removing heat from your engine. Engine heat is carried to the radiator by liquid coolant, and the radiator acts as a heat exchange device to allow this heat to be quickly dissipated. In time, your radiator could become damaged, and you’ll need to visit your friendly Honda dealer for a radiator repair. These are some of the signs your radiator could be damaged.
Signs You Need a Radiator Repair at Your Honda Dealer
Coolant Leak
One of the most obvious signs of a radiator problem is a pool of brightly colored liquid underneath your car. Coolant is available in a variety of colors, so you might see pink, blue, orange, or green liquid dripping onto the ground. A coolant leak is very serious, as coolant has the vital task of removing heat from your engine and transporting it to the radiator.
The cooling system operates at high speed and under high pressure, and these conditions can take their toll over time. Seals can crack, radiator hoses can develop leaks, or your radiator could start to rust. As your Honda loses coolant, the cooling system will slow down as the pressure inside the system decreases. As a result of the slowed cooling system, your engine will start to overheat. We’ll identify the site of the leak and seal it.
Sludge in the Radiator
Coolant brings the engine heat it absorbs to the radiator and this heat is removed by airflow over the radiator tubes. The coolant also absorbs other items like rust particles, dirt, and other debris as it moves through the engine. The absorbed debris is left behind when the now-cooled coolant leaves the radiator.
As time passes, the accumulated debris can blow the radiator. If coolant can’t flow easily and efficiently through the radiator for cooling, your engine temperature will steadily increase. A blocked radiator can cause your engine to overheat very rapidly. Our technicians can fix this problem by removing the radiator and flushing it to clear any blockages.
Loose Hose Clamps
Two reinforced rubber hoses connect the radiator to the cooling system. Hot coolant flows into the radiator from the hose at the top, and cooled coolant flows out through the hose at the bottom of the radiator. These hoses are securely attached to the radiator and kept in place by metal radiator clamps. These clamps ensure that the hose connections are airtight.
The clamps can loosen over time due to the constant movement of coolant through the hoses. A loose clamp can allow pressurized coolant to escape the hose and spray into the engine compartment. Our technicians can tighten the clamps or replace them if they’re damaged.
A radiator problem can cause your engine to overheat very quickly. If you have a radiator problem, call us right away at Honda of New Rochelle.
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