 Mobile Service Pros was able to replace this part on-site. The driver had pulled into a parking lot just as this hose blew hot coolant everywhere. The system was full of sludge, as can be seen in the image. It's that time of year again, getting ready for winter. Like it or not, we all know that the cold weather is coming. For most people, their main automotive concern is whether or not the coolant will freeze in the cold weather. Although that can cause major problems, it's just one factor. A major cause of failure is corrosion build up inside the cooling system. Most of the cooling system is metallic. Since coolant is 50% water, this can cause rust to form inside the system. If rust eats through the metal, it makes a hole. Examples of holes in the cooling system can be found in a leaking radiator or heater core. But that's not all... The chemical corrosion inhibitor in the coolant also begins to break down. Combined with the suspended rust in the coolant, it starts thickening. This sludge can clog radiators and heater cores which causes no heat in the car or overheating. It can also wreak havoc on the fan impellers inside the water pump. All of those repairs can be pretty costly.
Ironically, the radiator hoses are relatively inexpensive to replace, but if one blows, you are stopped where you are. Now the cost increases as you have to figure out your options, especially if you were headed somewhere important. The cost of an antifreeze flush is about $89.95, most places. Radiator hose replacement runs about $150.00 for both, on average. The other repairs range in price from $250.00 to as much as $1500.00! So, as a preventative maintenance rule, it's good to flush the system every 4 years or 40,000 miles. Even the extended life coolant fails eventually. Don't be lulled into a false sense of security, after the warranty runs out, the manufacturer really isn't concerned with what the coolant will do to your system. Play it safe and flush the system. Save yourself time and money! That's what Mobile Service Pros is all about. We save you time and money. Hopefully our advice will do the same!
6 Comments
3/11/2017 02:11:04 am
When antifreeze is taken in to consideration, then it is important to know how much water and how much coolant is required in order to form the mixture for our car. It is always suggested to mix 50% of water with 50% of glycol coolant. It helps our car engine in the following ways. 6/27/2017 05:26:51 am
A coolant flush in a car helps to remove the deposits that get pushed out with the old antifreeze. It is mostly essential because it can cause overheating or even it can damage the car radiator. That means if it is not flushed out on a periodic basis then it makes the engine run hotter and impairs its performance. So, on a final note I would like to tell that one should flush his car coolant on a schedule basis to boost the overall performance of car and also to prolong the lifespan of car engine.
I agree with your suggestion that coolant flush after certain time interval could enhance the effectiveness of the cooling system. Cooling system plays important role to protect the engine against the extreme temperature of summer. Lack of adequate amount of coolant could cause breakdown of engine due to overheating. So, coolant level needs to be inspected at a regular interval and if necessary should be replaced with suitable substitutes. Apart from this, different types of components associated with cooling system of the vehicle needs to be inspected properly at a regular interval and abnormal components should be replaced with suitable substitutes. 8/2/2018 08:32:38 am
A coolant flush or radiator flush is the process of adding a cleaner to the cooling system to eliminate sand or rust. The system is then flushed thoroughly while new antifreeze and a conditioner are added to protect against corrosion. Coolant flushes remove rusts and scale deposits, which build up over time. It's important to get rid of these deposits because they can cause overheating and damage your entire cooling system. Coolant flush is important because it enhances the overall performance of the engine and also helps to increase the life span of a car's engine. 12/9/2019 06:54:29 am
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