Radiator Flush Services From Your Favorite Local Auto Repair Shop
Most people don’t think about their radiator until something’s wrong with it. And that’s a mistake that can prove costly. Radiator flushes are like a dental cleaning or prostate exam for your car. They are a routine and critical procedure for your car’s health that can prevent catastrophic problems before they start. If you aren’t getting your radiator flushed on a regular basis, you aren’t getting the best performance from your car. It’s that simple. Moreover, you’ll end up paying more to your car mechanic in car repair bills because your radiator won’t last as long as it should.
There is no hard and fast rule on when you should flush your radiator. The answer depends on a number of factors, including the quality of antifreeze you use, the climate you drive in, the air quality you live in, and your driving habits. While it is not as mandatory for safety as getting new brakes every year, the occasional radiator flush will certainly extend the life of your vehicle.
That being said, as your local auto repair shop, we’d recommend getting your radiator flushed every 3 years or 30,000 miles, whichever comes first. If you’d like, we can work up a regularly scheduled maintenance plan and put a radiator flush on the docket. We’ll give you a call when it’s time to come in. We can also schedule other car repairs that are important to accomplish on a regular schedule, such as brake jobs, annual inspections, and brake system flushes.
Simple Tools You Can Use to Test the Radiator At Home
Antifreeze becomes acidic over time, which diminishes its ability to protect your engine in extreme temperatures. You can test your car’s antifreeze by yourself by purchasing a pH level litmus test from your local auto mechanic. It’s simple to use. Insert a test strip into the radiator (please make sure your car is cool) and match the color with the color guide on the box.
Most car manufacturers recommend flushing your radiator every other year, or about every 40,000 to 60,000 miles. It helps remove the acidic deposits that will build up, which will help your radiator do its job much more effectively and efficiently. It’s really not that big of an expense, especially when you compare it to the cost of replacing an engine. Like renewing your driver’s license, it’s a necessary to-do list item when it comes to owning a car. And if you don’t want to be hassled, that is what your favorite import car maintenance shop is for.
Look for These Signs To See If It’s Time to Flush Your Radiator
Whenever your car struggles in extreme temperatures, it may be time to take a look at your antifreeze. If your engine has a hard time turning over on a cold morning, you might be due for a radiator flush. Likewise, if your car has difficulty starting in hot weather, it could be the contaminants in your radiator literally and figuratively gumming up the works. Cincinnati is known for extreme temperature changes on both ends of the scale, especially in the face of climate change. That’s why it’s a good idea to make sure your radiator fluid is clean so your car is performing beautifully in cold temperatures as well as hot.
Another sign of radiator trouble is if you find that your coolant reservoir tends to fluctuate. Pay attention to its levels. Some change is expected, especially as the car reacts to different temperatures, but if it happens often enough and at dramatic enough levels, you may be due for a visit to your local auto repair shop for a radiator flush.
Time For A Flush? Full Service Car Repair for the Cincinnati Area
Serving Cincinnati for over 17 years, we are automotive experts offering complete vehicle repair at our car repair shop. Our certified mechanics have over 60 years of combined experience. Though we specialize in repairing European car models, we’ll service any make or model, foreign or domestic. All of our work is certified and guaranteed.
We’ve founded this company on our belief in the importance of the trusted relationship we have with our customers. Our mechanics strive to exceed your expectations in every way. Our auto technicians will care for your vehicle like it was our own. Whether you need scheduled maintenance, a radiator flush, brake job, or a checkup, we can have your vehicle fixed up and back on the road fast, sometimes even by your lunch hour. Need more information before you are ready to commit? Want to know how long a repair will take or how much it will cost? Just give us a call.
Many of our technicians own European vehicles themselves, so they understand the special care that’s required. We promise to deliver nothing short of unparalleled perfection when it comes to service your vehicle. European Auto Specialists are glad to be part of the Cincinnati community. We consider our customers to be family and treat them as such.