5 Signs It’s Time for a Radiator Repair

When you need a radiator repair, stop driving immediately. Pull over, call our dealership, and get towed there. You can’t drive with a broken radiator, so you need to get your vehicle fixed ASAP. Your local Toyota dealership in the Kingsport, TN area can help you with this and read our blog below so you know when it’s time to get your radiator fixed.

Overheating

Your temperature gauge will let you know if your vehicle is running too hot. Sometimes the gauge will point to hot because it’s a warm day, and you’ve been driving for a long time. However, if you notice the gauge is almost constantly pointing to hot, then you have a problem. You could be having radiator trouble. Get your radiator checked out and fixed before the problem gets worse.

The issue can get much worse if you don’t get the radiator fixed straight away. Smoke billowing out from under the hood is a more serious sign of overheating. Parts of your engine can melt if they get too hot, and that’s going to cause a problem that’ll be far costlier and more time-consuming to repair.

Your Radiator Appears Rusty or Discolored

Sometimes the signs of a faulty radiator aren’t obvious. You might only notice the fault if you’re looking under the hood. If you notice that your radiator is a strange color, or if you notice that it’s rusty, it may be leaking.

When your radiator or hose leaks, the cool fluid escapes. The cool fluid can come into contact with hotter parts of your engine, and it bubbles and dries quickly. This leaves small discolored spots, and if left long enough, the spots will rust.

Coolant Leak

If you notice some colorful liquid near your vehicle, then your coolant may be leaking. Coolant is usually bright green, but it can be pink or yellow too. If your vehicle lacks coolant, then it can overheat easily. Get your radiator fixed as soon as you can to avoid your engine overheating.

You should clean up the coolant before you leave for the dealership, though. It smells sweet, and the sweet scent has been known to attract animals. Coolant is deadly if consumed, so please keeps your pets and the local wildlife safe.

Your Coolant Levels Are Low

You might not notice a coolant leak, but you’ll definitely notice if your coolant levels are low. You should check the levels of your vehicle’s fluids regularly, as you need to ensure that everything is functioning as it should. If you notice a low coolant level during one of your regular checks, then you need to get to a technician. Something is wrong, and you want to get it repaired as soon as you can.


If you need your radiator fixed, then get an appointment scheduled with Toyota of Kingsport in Kingsport, TN! We’ll get you fixed up in no time and provide the best service we’re capable of since our Service Department aims to leave all of our customers feeling satisfied!

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