While most are aware that part of regular servicing should include coolant flushing, the cooling system in your vehicle is actually more than just the coolant. Leaving out the other parts of the system can result in pricey repair bills down the line, and can damage your engine even beyond repair.
At Calgary Hyundai, our expert technicians provide comprehensive cooling system service checks to meet your vehicle’s specific requirements. Read on as we take a closer look at your cooling system and how often it should be serviced to keep your vehicle in peak working condition.
What Is A Cooling System?
Your vehicle’s cooling system is made up of different parts working together to keep your engine from overheating. It includes the following components:
- Belts and Hoses: Transfers coolant and drives the water pump.
- Coolant/Antifreeze: Absorbs and gets rid of engine heat.
- Radiator: Transfers heat from the coolant to the air.
- Thermostat: Regulates the coolant flow based on the temperature of the engine.
- Water Pump: Circulates coolant through the engine and the radiator.
Why Are Regular Cooling System Services Important?
When you drive, the engine in your vehicle produces excess heat that needs to be cooled down or else it will overheat. An overheated engine can leave you stranded and add up to pricey repairs, which can all be avoided by merely getting regular maintenance on your vehicle’s cooling system so that it constantly and consistently functions. It also helps your engine work at peak performance by preventing further rust and corrosion from happening, which keeps your engine from wearing out.
How Often Should You Get Your Cooling System Checked?
Your Hyundai vehicle’s owner’s manual will have a specific recommended cooling system service interval within. However, most maintenance experts recommend having the cooling system looked at and serviced every 50,000 kilometres, or every two years (whichever comes first). If you notice that your temperature gauge on your engine constantly reads high, your coolant is leaking, or you hear unusual noises coming from your engine, don’t waste any time and schedule your Hyundai vehicle in for a cooling system service.
Schedule a Cooling System Service at Calgary Hyundai in Calgary, AB
At Calgary Hyundai in Calgary, AB, our expert technicians are ready to help keep your engine running smoothly by tuning up your cooling system. Schedule yourself in to get your Hyundai vehicle a comprehensive cooling system service today by filling out the form below, or by calling us today!