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Your car’s cooling system works by moving coolant through the engine. This is done in order to reduce the heat that is released through normal use of the engine. That heated coolant then passes through the radiator, where the heat is transferred to the surrounding air. The cooling system must have enough cooling capacity to cool a car. This should be possible even under extreme conditions such as towing or operating in scorching heat. The cooling system is also important as well as maintaining the correct engine operating temperature in extreme cold. 

Signs your Cooling System Needs Repairing or Changing 

• The engine overheats.  An overheating engine should not be ignored. A bad water pump, a broken hose or belt, or other issues can be causing the engine to overheat. If the engine temperature light warning light comes on or you notice the engine is overheating, safely pull over. Continuing to drive could lead to fatal engine damage.

• You can smell antifreeze when you drive. The smell of antifreeze when driving or right after you stop your vehicle is an indicator of a leak in the system. The smell is caused by the antifreeze dripping onto the hot engine. Like an engine that is overheating, this should be fixed right away.

• You notice antifreeze under the front of your vehicle. If you notice a puddle of coolant under your vehicle, have your vehicle checked out right away. Any time there’s a leak in the cooling system, it can’t properly protect the engine from overheating.

• The coolant level is always low. If you must add coolant to the radiator on a regular basis, there’s a leak in the system.

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