With summer motoring now here, it's even more important to ensure that your car cooling system is running at its best to cope with our harsh summer.
What You'll Need
HOSESLeaking or split hoses will significantly reduce the efficiency of your cooling system and can lead to severe engine damage. Always check the condition of the heater and radiator hoses when you check over your engine. Super Cheap Auto have a vast range of all types of hoses to match your car.
THERMOSTATThe thermostat is a temperature sensitive valve that regulates the coolant flow in your engine. Proper operation is vital to correct cooling. They are usually found in a housing that sits at the top end of the engine and connects to the top hose of the radiator. You'll need to remove this housing to get to the thermostat.
COOLANTThere are many types and grades of coolant fluid available. They all do different jobs and some are better at it than others. A Super Cheap Auto team member will be happy to steer you to the right one for your car's age and running conditions. Just ask! NOTE:- If you use a quality coolant at appropriate service intervals the system should stay clean.
RADIATOR FLUSHAlways flush out your cooling system and radiator whenever you change the coolant. It gets rid of harmful sludgy deposits and rust scale which can damage your system over time.
FANBELTFanbelts can stretch and fray in time and can also get contaminated with oil which makes them slip. Perfect operation of the fan is vital to any cooling system. Also, don't forget that the fanbelt drives the water pump which keeps everything flowing.
RAGSGrab a rag bag. No matter how careful you are there will always be a little mess and it's usually on you.
What You'll Need
HOSESLeaking or split hoses will significantly reduce the efficiency of your cooling system and can lead to severe engine damage. Always check the condition of the heater and radiator hoses when you check over your engine. Super Cheap Auto have a vast range of all types of hoses to match your car.
THERMOSTATThe thermostat is a temperature sensitive valve that regulates the coolant flow in your engine. Proper operation is vital to correct cooling. They are usually found in a housing that sits at the top end of the engine and connects to the top hose of the radiator. You'll need to remove this housing to get to the thermostat.
COOLANTThere are many types and grades of coolant fluid available. They all do different jobs and some are better at it than others. A Super Cheap Auto team member will be happy to steer you to the right one for your car's age and running conditions. Just ask! NOTE:- If you use a quality coolant at appropriate service intervals the system should stay clean.
RADIATOR FLUSHAlways flush out your cooling system and radiator whenever you change the coolant. It gets rid of harmful sludgy deposits and rust scale which can damage your system over time.
FANBELTFanbelts can stretch and fray in time and can also get contaminated with oil which makes them slip. Perfect operation of the fan is vital to any cooling system. Also, don't forget that the fanbelt drives the water pump which keeps everything flowing.
RAGSGrab a rag bag. No matter how careful you are there will always be a little mess and it's usually on you.
What to do
1. DRAIN THE COOLING SYSTEM
First allow the system to cool down. If there are taps fitted to your radiator and engine block, open these and remove the radiator cap to relieve the pressure in the system. Alternatively remove the bottom hose to the radiator and allow the system to drain. Catch the old fluid in a suitable pan or container. Dispose of the fluid carefully and remember: it's poisonous!
2. FLUSH THE SYSTEM
Refit any hoses and close the taps. Pour the contents of a can of radiator/cooling system flush into the radiator and top up with clean water. Run the engine until warm and then allow to cool before draining the system again. You may see quite a bit of rough deposit and sludge come out with the water. Preferably, run a hose through the system with the taps open to make sure the system is really flushed clean.
3. CHECK AND REPLACE WORN HOSES
Undo any hose clips and attachments, joining the hoses to the engine and radiator and pull off the hoses. Throw away any that are split or looking tired and replace with new ones. Use new hose clips where possible (we have lots of those).
1. DRAIN THE COOLING SYSTEM
First allow the system to cool down. If there are taps fitted to your radiator and engine block, open these and remove the radiator cap to relieve the pressure in the system. Alternatively remove the bottom hose to the radiator and allow the system to drain. Catch the old fluid in a suitable pan or container. Dispose of the fluid carefully and remember: it's poisonous!2. FLUSH THE SYSTEM
Refit any hoses and close the taps. Pour the contents of a can of radiator/cooling system flush into the radiator and top up with clean water. Run the engine until warm and then allow to cool before draining the system again. You may see quite a bit of rough deposit and sludge come out with the water. Preferably, run a hose through the system with the taps open to make sure the system is really flushed clean.3. CHECK AND REPLACE WORN HOSES
Undo any hose clips and attachments, joining the hoses to the engine and radiator and pull off the hoses. Throw away any that are split or looking tired and replace with new ones. Use new hose clips where possible (we have lots of those).4. FIT A NEW THERMOSTAT
Locate and remove the thermostat housing (usually two or three simple bolts). Lift out the old thermostat and drop in a new one. We have the exact match for your car. Refit the housing with a new gasket.
Locate and remove the thermostat housing (usually two or three simple bolts). Lift out the old thermostat and drop in a new one. We have the exact match for your car. Refit the housing with a new gasket.5. REFILL THE SYSTEMMake sure all the hoses are replaced and the clips are tightened properly. Close any taps and fill up with new coolant to the correct quantity for your car.
AND THAT'S IT!
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