Pequannock Auto Repair

If you don't know already, radiators keep your engine cool. But radiators need to be flushed regularly. Don't know what that is? Read on to learn what it is and why it needs to be done every so often. What is flushing the radiator? Radiators need to be flushed because it keeps your engine running and at a temperature that's acceptable. If it's clogged, there can be problems. Flushing the radiator is a process that is done by a mechanic to ensure that the radiator works properly again. Here's how the process goes: Your engine is cooling down before the flush happens. It can't be done with a hot engine. The car gets jacked up so the mechanic can get access to the radiator. The radiator gets inspected and cleaned out. The mechanic will also inspect the radiator hoses for any issues. There will be a drainage pan placed underneath the radiator's valve and remove the radiator's drain valve cap if necessary. The mechanic will then remove the petcock an ... read more