Cooling System Service in Columbus, OH | Mark Wahlberg Chevrolet

Cooling System Service

WHAT IS A COOLING SYSTEM AND WHY IS SERVICE IMPORTANT?

Engine Cooling is critical because too much friction and heat can cause major problems. Your vehicle was designed with a cooling system that helps dissipate heat away from the engine to protect its moving parts. The cooling system is complex and relies on several vital components to function properly, such as the water pump, radiator, hoses, coolant fluid, thermostat, and passages in the engine block and cylinder heads. When there is a problem with your cooling system, it won’t be able to remove heat from the engine properly and the engine can overheat. If too much heat gets trapped in the engine, the moving parts can seize up and you’ll be stranded with an immovable vehicle.

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IT’S WINTER; WHY SHOULD I BE THINKING ABOUT A COOLING SYSTEM SERVICE?

You might be thinking: it’s winter, why should I worry about my cooling system? Well, the heating and cooling systems are best considered to be two sides of the same coin. That coin is engine temperature regulation. If you’re not an expert GM-certified technician, you don’t have the advanced automotive training to know that the heating and cooling systems work together to control the engine’s temperature. You can even consider the heating system to be a secondary component of the cooling system because it mirrors the cooling system in your Chevrolet, car, truck, van, crossover, or SUV. For example, the heater core is actually a small radiator because it draws heat from coolant fluid leaving the cylinder head. The paradoxical truth is that Cooling System Service is one of the best ways to ensure you can heat your cabin during the icy winter.

Signs of a Cooling System Malfunction Requiring a Cooling System Service:

Engine is running hotter than usual or overheats
Coolant fluid leaking
Coolant fluid requires topping off
Bulging hoses
Frayed or cracked belts
Sweet smell of coolant fluid/antifreeze

Mark Wahlberg Chevrolet: Convenient Columbus Location

Ignoring any of the warning signs of a faulty cooling system is never a good idea. If you are experiencing one or more of the signs of a cooling system problem, Mark Wahlberg Chevrolet suggests scheduling your next Cooling System Service ASAP. Mark Wahlberg Chevrolet is conveniently located on the western region of the Columbus metropolitan area and our service center is within a short drive for most Columbus area residents.