Is A Cooling System Flush Necessary For Summer Or Fall Driving

By Robert O. Landau

Who ever takes care of their vehicles radiator and cooling system on a regular and ongoing basis. Few is the answer. Yet with a small amount of simple care and attention on a regular basis you can extend the life of your automotive vehicle and as well provide years more of trouble free service on the roads and highways that you traverse. If you do not have the knowledge or inclination of radiator and cooling system routine maintenance simply ask your auto dealer or local garage who provide maintenance to your vehicle or vehicles.

Its like brakes or transmission system in a vehicle - be it a brand spanking new Ford F-150 truck from Waverley Ford - or a high mileage old jalopy. Few think novice drivers , or even professional drivers even ponder about their fluid levels or the last time maintenance was done on the vehicle. Add in the fact that the car or truck is second hand or used and its anyone's guess. Yet it is a simple and easy matter to check fluid levels and the protection afforded to cold weather freeze-up of the coolant fluids.

Radiator coolant and coolant levels are seldom on drivers minds till disaster strikes or they are frigid or cannot defrost their windshield while driving. First of all how can you judge coolant level in modern vehicles " be they cars, trucks or SUVs? With coolant recovery systems, the coolant level is easily checked by observing the liquid level on the coolant recovery bottle. In most autos currently, the radiator cap need not normally be removed. The coolant level should be at the Full Cold mark when the system is cool and at ambient temperature. After the vehicle has been driven sufficiently to obtain normal operating temperatures, the level should be at the "full " or "Hot "mark or markings.

Maintenance of proper fluid levels and an adequate amount of antifreeze is everything. You will maintain your engine and transmission within proper temperature ranges. The benefits - less wear and tear on your engine itself , no heat damage or buckling from excessive heat of engines running "hot" as well as the convenience of sufficient heat from your interior heater of your passenger compartment.

Simply put take care of your automotive cooling system and maintain fluid levels and you will be rewarded with more trouble free driving , longer vehicle engine life and comfortable , reliable summertime and even fall season driving as well.

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Under peak load conditions, such as crawling up a hill with a large heavy vehicleslowly up a steep hill whilst heavily laden on a hot day, the thermostat will be approaching fully open because the engine will be producing near to maximum power while the velocity of air flow across the radiator is low.