Damage to the car cooling system that drivers need to know

(Baonghean.vn) -The cooling system is a very important part of a car, it helps cool the engine and keep the engine working at a stable temperature.Below are common failures in the cooling system to help you recognize and fix them promptly.

Rusty radiator

If you see the coolant is pale, has dirt or thickens with rust, then the water is stuck and rust has occurred inside, causing the coolant to deteriorate.

The fastest way to fix this problem is to go to a reputable garage to replace the radiator with a new one that ensures quality because when the radiator is rusted inside, it can easily become clogged and unsafe.

Clogging the radiator

Clogging of the radiator is also a common problem, mainly due to not changing the coolant regularly, or using substandard coolant. These are the causes of scale formation in the cooling system. After a period of use, dirt accumulates, sticks to the walls of the pipes on the radiator, leading to blockage, causing poor water circulation or gradual blockage.

If there is a blockage, check by flushing and clearing the radiator to ensure the radiator's cooling.

Leaking water pipe

The water pipe is made of rubber and will become brittle over time, causing leaks and loss of coolant, leading to a lack of cooling water for the engine. You should replace the water pipe when this happens.

Thermostat failure

The thermostat helps control the flow of coolant through the radiator when the temperature increases and keeps that amount of water in the engine when it is not hot enough to continue absorbing heat. A damaged thermostat will not be able to open automatically when the water temperature increases, causing water not to circulate through the radiator and the engine temperature will increase rapidly, possibly causing serious damage.

When the thermostat is damaged, you should replace it with a new one immediately.

Bwater damage

The water pump is responsible for circulating coolant through the cooling system. A faulty pump will prevent coolant from circulating and cause the engine to overheat; water pumps typically last for about 100,000 miles (~161,000km), but they can fail sooner.

When the pump is damaged, you must replace it to ensure engine operation.

Cooling fan broken

After a long time of use, the cooling fan is affected by high temperatures, so the insulating glue will melt and damage the fan motor. The plastic fan blades can also become brittle and break, causing the fan to be asynchronous and unusable.

Broken cylinder head gasket

If the cylinder head gasket is damaged, the water in the cooling system will boil, causing the engine to heat up, and oil and gas will leak into the system. The driver can easily detect this phenomenon because there is oil and bubbles in the water. In this case, the driver needs to quickly stop the engine and take the car to the nearest garage for inspection and repair.

Ngoc Anh

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