With today’s technologically advanced vehicles, the cooling system can be very complex. Everything from computer controlled fans, to multiple thermostats, even down to the type of coolant used in the vehicle.

The most common reasons a cooling system can fail is

1. Coolant level is low or system is empty which means not enough fluid to remove heat from the motor,

2. the coolant is not circulating through the motor,

3. the system does not have adequate air flow across the radiator to dissipate the heat.

The first thing you can do to help prevent an overheating concern is having your fluids checked at each service / oil change. Having a professional perform your services insures that your fluids are checked each time and the cooling system has been properly inspected. Secondly, having your cooling system serviced every 30,000 miles or every two years will insure your coolant system continues to function properly.

Performing the coolant service can also save you hundreds of dollars in repairs on the cooling system, so it makes sense to keep it well maintained. Summer is almost here so make sure you call Advantage Automotive to help make your maintenance list a little bit smaller and save you some money in the process.