When you need a radiator repair, your car will definitely let you know. Radiator leaks tend to make themselves obvious, and a malfunctioning radiator can lead your car to overheat. If you notice any of the signs we’re going to talk about below, then you need to head straight to your Subaru dealership to get your radiator fixed.
5 Signs Your Subaru Needs a Radiator Repair From Your Local Subaru Dealership
1. White Smoke Comes From Under the Hood
When white smoke comes from under your hood, your engine is overheating. If you continue to drive with your engine overheating, then your car could sustain severe damage. Pull over, shut off the engine, and then call a tow truck to get you to the dealer.
2. White Smoke Comes Out of Your Tailpipe
White smoke coming from your tailpipe means you could have a coolant leak, leading coolant to burn up in your engine. A small amount of white smoke coming out of the tailpipe in winter is normal as long as it dissipates within five seconds. Large quantities of white smoke or white smoke that doesn’t dissipate in winter tells you there’s a problem.
3. Bright or Dark Brown Liquid Leaking Out of Your Car
Fresh coolant is bright. It often comes in shades such as green, blue, red, or orange. When the coolant gets older, it can turn dark brown or black. Always look out for both brightly colored puddles and dark puddles next to your vehicle, as seeing a puddle can let you know that you have a coolant leak.
4. Dark Coolant in Your Car
When your coolant becomes dark brown or black, it doesn’t necessarily mean you have a faulty radiator, but you may end up needing to get your radiator fixed if you don’t get the coolant replaced. Old coolant thickens up and turns into sludge, and this can clog up your engine.
If your engine gets clogged with old coolant, then you may need to get the entire engine replaced. Stopping by the dealer for preventative maintenance will ensure you always have fresh coolant in your radiator.
5. Spots of Rust Around Your Radiator
Sometimes you won’t see a puddle next to the car when you have a coolant leak. Instead, the coolant will squirt out onto your radiator, the engine, and other parts under the hood. The coolant boils away rapidly due to the extreme temperatures underneath the hood, and that can leave spots of discoloration behind. Over time, though spots start to rust. Seeing these rusty or discolored spots can let you know that you have a leak.
Visit Subaru Superstore of Chandler to get your radiator fixed as soon as problems arise. Stop by for regular service so we can catch radiator problems early and repair them before they get worse.
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