Service AdviceJacksonville Cooling System Repair & Maintenances |
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Radiator
Maintenance and automobile:
A radiator leak between the coolant and the automatic transmission fluid can contaminate the transmission fluid and cause transmission failure. Red or brown drops of oil in the coolant would be a symptom of such a leak. Because the transmission oil cooler is inside the radiator, the radiator must be replaced to eliminate the problem. Jacksonville AAMCO’s External Diagnostic Service for transmissions and 36-point ProtectCheck can help to pinpoint problems in the radiator and cooling system.
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Antifreeze/Coolant:Antifreeze/coolant, when used properly, serves to prevent freezing, boiling and corrosion in the cooling system. Your owner’s manual indicates the correct antifreeze/coolant for your specific automobile. Maintenance and automobile:
Cooling system failure is the leading cause of mechanical failure on the highway, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation. Generally, antifreeze/coolant should be changed by a Jacksonville AAMCO mechanic about every two years or 24,000 miles, and many automobile professionals believe annual changes are warranted for late model automobiles with aluminum radiators. The main issue is corrosion resistance; if the antifreeze/coolant loses its ability to inhibit corrosion, the result can be expensive internal corrosion in the radiator, heater core and engine. The only way to know if the antifreeze/coolant still adequate corrosion protection has is to test it, which can be performed for your automobile by the trained mechanics at Jacksonville AAMCO. Please refer to your owner’s manual for factory recommended maintenance intervals for your specific automobile.
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