Is the temperature gauge in your car getting a little too close to that red line for your liking? Do you need to troubleshoot your car for overheating? The folks at Dummies.com have some great tips which range from the simple to the complex to...
Over time, radiators naturally become dirty. This can cause the antifreeze to have impurities, which will make the radiator ineffective. This means you’ll need to have your radiator flushed, especially if you are about to experience one of those infamously hot Cincinnati summers. There is no hard and set rule to how often you should have it flushed. This can depend on a number of factors, such as the quality of the antifreeze, your own driving habits. Ultimately, it comes down to the acidity of your antifreeze. You can test this yourself with a pH litmus test you can purchase from your auto parts store. Most car manufacturers recommend a flush every year or 40,000 to 60,000 miles.
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