Most drivers know how vital the cooling system is: coolant/antifreeze circulates around the engine, absorbs heat, and then dissipates it in the radiator.

Cooling system failure can cause extensive and pricey engine damage. There are a couple of fine points that may be useful for Hamilton drivers.

One is about minor coolant leaks. It’s tempting to put off repairing small cooling system leaks by topping off the coolant. There are several problems with this.  Let’s think about the following:

First, coolant is messy. It doesn’t just evaporate away. The puddle is harmful to the environment and is toxic to pets.

Second, the cooling system needs to maintain a certain pressure to do its job. A leak compromises the pressure.

Third, small leaks can unexpectedly become big leaks that leaves Hamilton drivers stranded.

Fourth, you need to keep the correct balance of coolant/antifreeze and  water to maintain proper boil and freeze properties.

Another vital point is corrosion protection. Antifreeze/coolant contains a package of anti-corrosion additives. These vigorous additives coat internal surfaces throughout the entire cooling system. They protect against oxidation which can lead to leaks as well as clogs in your cooling system components. The protective coating is constantly reacting to chemical compounds created by the extreme heating and cooling cycle the coolant goes through. Over time, the coating is depleted and there is nothing left to protect the exposed metal in the engine and other vital system parts.

This is why your car maker recommends your coolant/antifreeze be changed periodically. Even though your old coolant may be cooling your engine just fine, it leaves it exposed to corrosive elements that will damage the system. A best practice for Hamilton drivers is to also have a coolant flush/exchange performed when replacing a cooling system component. For example, when you put in a new water pump it is not coated with anti-corrosion additives. If your anti-corrosion package is already depleted, the new water pump will immediately be subject to corrosive elements that will quickly start to reduce its life cycle. If you change the coolant when the new water pump is installed, it will be protected the first time you start the engine.

When we do a coolant flush/exchange at Tower Service Station in Hamilton, we try to remove all of the old coolant and accumulated sediment from the system . We also inspect your cooling system thoroughly. Ask us if it’s time for a cooling system service. And if you suspect a leak let’s get that repaired right away.

Stop by or give us a call.
905-574-6166
Tower Service Station
616 Upper Wellington Street
Hamilton, ON L9A 3P9 

http://towerservicestation.com/
At Tower Service Station, we install quality NAPA replacement parts.