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Cooling System

Sep
27
2011

Head Gasket

The main identifying factor in whether or not you have a problem with your head gasket is white smoke coming from the car’s exhaust. Unfortunately, there is no easy fix for this and you should see an expert immediately


Sep
27
2011

Cooling System Hose

Regularly inspect your cooling system hose for any kind of cracks, as this indicated a need for a replacement hose. Additionally, if the hose feels hard or spongy to the touch, it needs to be replaced as well. If this is the case, you should also have your fan belt checked out, because it plays a vital role in how well the cooling system hose is functioning


Sep
27
2011

Pressure Cap

The coolant in your engine plays a vital role in giving longevity to the life of your car, and the pressure cap plays a vital role in keeping coolant levels constant. When the coolant reaches extremely high temperatures, it rises and forces itself through the pressure cap. This overflow is subsequently gathered in a reservoir, and when everything cools back down the coolant is sucked back up through the pressure cap. A faulty pressure cap will cause the coolant to evaporate instead of re-entering through the cap. Without enough coolant to maintain safe temperatures, your engine can be damaged


Sep
27
2011

Parts of Cooling System

Water jacket, thermostat, water pump, radiator and radiator cap, cooling fan, hoses, heater core, and overflow tank


Sep
27
2011

Why it is Necessary

A cooling system is mandatory in any internal combustion engine. In its absence, parts of the engine would melt from the heat of the burning petrol.