Coolant System Services

Your coolant system is made up of several components that help keep your vehicle's engine cool. These include: 

• Water Pump- Your car's water pump pushes the coolant through the hoses to various parts of your engine to help cool it off. Without your water pump, the engine's pistons will get so hot that they can melt inside the cylinders, causing engine failure. 
• Belt- A belt runs the water pump and from time to time it will need replacing after normal wear and tear. 
• Freeze Plugs- Freeze plugs are meant to protect the engine block if the coolant freezes. They're designed to expand or pop if the coolant freezes to prevent it from reaching the engine block. 
• Thermostat- The thermostat measures the engine's temperature and triggers the coolant system when things get too hot. 
• Radiator- The radiator is a tank that holds the coolant. 
• Cooling Fans- These are fans that blow fresh air over the radiator to keep the coolant cool. 
• Heater Core- The heater core has a small fan that blows air into the cabin when the heater is turned on. It helps move some of the engine's heat into your car to keep you comfortable. 
• Pressure Cap- This is a cap that covers the radiator to maintain pressure within the cooling system. 
• Overflow Tank- When coolant gets hot, it will expand. The overflow tank holds the coolant when this happens. 
• Hoses- Hoses move the coolant through the system to keep everything cool.  
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When you bring your car into Jack's for coolant system services our technicians will: 

• Check the engine belts 
• Inspect radiator hoses for wear 
• Check the volume of the coolant 
• Check the pressure conditions of the coolant systems 

If any problems are found with the above, we will address the issues to ensure that your engine continues to run cool and is protected from overheating damage. 

One of the most common signs that may mean you need a coolant flush is that your temperature gauge is always high, you may even notice that your engine is actually overheating. 

Just like any other fluid in your vehicle, your coolant can pick up dirt and dust as it does its job.  When you get a coolant flush, the coolant gets drained and replaced with clean, new fluid. 

It's recommended that coolant flushes be performed every 30,000 miles or every 3 years. Coolant flushes also help extend the lifespan of the coolant system and help with avoiding costly repairs.