Signs You Need a Radiator Repair at Your Chrysler Dealer

A good, working radiator is essential for keeping your Chrysler’s engine cool. The radiator and the rest of the cooling system operate under high pressure and at high temperatures for long periods. This can lead to wear or damage over time, and you’ll need to visit your Chrysler dealer for radiator repair. These are some signs that your radiator is in trouble.

Broken Radiator Fan

The radiator functions as a heat exchanger. Inside it, hot air from the engine is exchanged for cooler outside air. This process occurs in the radiator tubes, where cool air blows in through the radiator grille. The flow of air over the tubes cools the liquid inside them. This process is very effective but only works when your car is moving.

If your engine gets too hot while you’re idling, a fan at the back of the radiator will switch on. This fan blows across the back of the tubes and cools the hot coolant. If this fan is damaged, it won’t switch on, and your engine will overheat. You’ll notice a failed radiator fan if your engine temperature only starts to spike when you idle. We’ll test the fan and repair or replace it depending on the damage,

Failed Radiator Cap

The radiator cap controls the pressure in the cooling system. This cap is securely attached to the top of your radiator and protected by two seals. These seals ensure an airtight fit and prevent coolant leaks. If the pressure inside the cooling system gets too high, the cap will open to bleed off the excess pressure and then close again.

The cap is unlikely to fail, but its seals gradually shrink or crack due to the heat. Any damage to a seal will result in a coolant loss due to the pressure in the system. The coolant will evaporate almost instantly in the engine’s heat, but it leaves tell-tale white lines behind on the metal. We’ll examine the cap and seals, and we can replace the seals to prevent further leaks.

Broken Water Pump

The flow of coolant is essential for your cooling system to operate effectively. This fluid must also move at high speed to maintain engine temperature ta a safe level. The movement of the coolant through your engine is dependent on the water pump. This pump activates as soon as coolant is released by the thermostat.

A pump failure is a major problem for the cooling system, as the coolant can’t move without it. A failed pump will cause a steady rise in temperature as your engine starts to overheat. When we replace the pump, the coolant will flow normally again.

If your engine temperature is too high and rising, call us ASAP at Bob Caldwell CDJR.

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