Radiator: The lifeblood of the car

On each car, if the engine is the heart of the car and considers gasoline as the source of energy for the car to operate, the car's cooling system is like the heat dissipation mechanism of the human body. A car will not be able to operate stably and durably without a cooling system.

This is quite understandable because when a car is running, the heat generated by the engine is very large. If not cooled, under the influence of temperature, the metal parts inside the engine will expand and have different expansion levels due to differences in materials. At this time, the joints are easily stuck or locked, the piston expands and scratches the cylinder surface, the rubber parts melt... If these problems occur, your car may become a pile of scrap metal. And of course, the cost to fix it will be a very expensive price for the car owner.

Engine temperature gauge on the left.

Therefore, checking the coolant as well as the cooling system for the car is very important. Normally, you should check the radiator regularly or before each long trip. Or even when on the road, if the engine temperature gauge is high, you should stop the car to check the radiator.

To keep the car's cooling system running smoothly, you should use purified water to pour into the radiator because this water has been removed from impurities, heavy metal components and residue. Therefore, it will cause less clogging or sedimentation in the pipes and cooling system of the car.

In addition, to increase the cooling efficiency of the vehicle, the driver should also use some coolant additives that increase the boiling point of water. However, do not pour too much additive into the vehicle because it can cause corrosion of the radiator.

During travel, the vehicle's cooling system can malfunction for many reasons such as deposits in the pipes, cracks in the pipes or radiator... all of these causes can lead to the engine not being supplied with coolant.

First, you should check the auxiliary coolant tank. If the water level in the tank is below the L (Low) line, it means your car is out of coolant. At this time, you can add more water to the auxiliary coolant tank to replenish the car.

Be sure to check the water level in the auxiliary coolant reservoir.

If after adding water the water level is still below level L, your car may have a punctured radiator or a cracked pipe causing water to leak out. At this time, you should move at a moderate speed and continuously check to add coolant to the radiator and go to the nearest garage to check the car's cooling system.

Note, do not fill the water tank immediately in this case, but pour in the appropriate amount of water for the water tank because the more water in the water tank, the faster the pressure will push the water out.

If you are an experienced driver, you can find cracks, cracks or bulges on the water pipe system or on the radiator. In case the coolant has a rusty color, the car's radiator may be corroded. When you find cracks or holes on the radiator or pipes, you can use a special glue to temporarily cover the hole and go to the garage for better repair.

The main radiator cap on the vehicle should not be opened directly when the vehicle engine is hot.

In addition, in situations where the engine is hot due to loss of coolant, you absolutely must not open the radiator cap! Hot steam in the radiator can cause burns. Wait 15-20 minutes for the water to cool before opening the cap.