Cooling System Maintenance
Coolant protects your engine from freezing or overheating, but its effectivenss can diminish over time.
A cooling system failure is the number one reason for automotive breakdown on our highways. Unlike a flat tire, you can't stop and put on a spare. Trust AA Auto Care & Tire to get your vehicle operating at the right temperature. AA Auto Care & Tire's technicians will fefficiently have you back on the road with a properly maintained cooling system!
Recommended interval: Every 6,000 miles or 6 months
Our Cooling System Maintenance Service Includes:
- A visual check of the cooking system for indications of leaks or oil content
- Check crankcase oil and automatic transmission fluid for water content and levels
- Check temperature gauge for accuracy
- Drain system
- Clean foreign matter from radiator fins (if needed)
- Check fan blades and pulleys for alignment and damage
- External inpsection of all hoses for cracks, swelling, brittleness and deterioration
- Check engine core plugs (where possible)
- Refill system with correct coolant type, check and bleed for air locks
- Check condition and tension of drive belts
Cooling System Warning Signs:
- Your vehicle overheats
- Your coolant light comes on
- Your temperature gauges read higher or lower than normal
- Your heater does not work
- Your engine runs poorly or uses excess fuel
- You smell antifreeze (sweet moist smell)
