Prevent Costly Damage To Your SUV s Cooling System
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Protect Your SUV’s Cooling System and Avoid Costly Repairs
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Summary:
The cooling system in your SUV is crucial for managing excess engine heat. Neglect can lead to rust and mineral buildup, causing expensive damage.
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Your SUV’s cooling system plays a vital role in dissipating excess engine heat. If not maintained properly, it can lead to severe and costly damage.
Rust is a common culprit that can clog your radiator’s passages. The result? Potential engine damage and ruined travel plans. Regular maintenance is critical to preventing radiator inefficiencies.
Mineral deposits from hard water can create a scale similar to the buildup in a coffeemaker or kettle, obstructing heat transfer. This can cause your SUV to overheat, leading to engine trouble and spoiling your trip. The presence of different metals in the radiator could also result in electrolytic corrosion, causing further damage.
If conditions are favorable, rust will inevitably form in your radiator, making up about 90% of solids that block water flow, including in the water jacket areas.
Scale forms from solids left behind by evaporating water and antifreeze. These deposits, often containing calcium carbonate, calcium sulfate, and magnesium oxides, can severely affect your cooling system's efficiency.
Electrolytic corrosion can occur if metal parts, such as soldered seams or brazed joints, come into contact. This sets up a current that dissolves the most electrochemically active metal slowly.
Prevention is Key
To protect your radiator from such damage, focus on prevention. Regular use of radiator cleaners and inhibitors can help ward off potential problems in your cooling system.
It is advisable to clean your cooling system in the fall and spring. Use a chemical cleaner to remove rust and scale. Additionally, consider having a professional auto shop perform a thorough radiator flush to dislodge sediment and scale. During these maintenance steps, insist on adding a radiator rust inhibitor to your coolant. This additive, a blend of inhibitors, lubricants, and biocides, enhances the rust-prevention properties of your coolant, helps extend the life of your cooling system, and reduces water pump noise.
In conclusion, maintaining your SUV’s cooling system is a valuable investment of your time and effort. Keeping up with regular care not only extends the life of your vehicle but also ensures peace of mind on your journeys.
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