Hoses – The hoses move the coolant through the system to keep things cool. The overflow tank holds the coolant when this happens. Overflow Tank – When coolant gets hot, it will expand. It should never be removed except by a skilled, knowledgeable mechanic. Pressure Cap – This cap covers the radiator to maintain pressure within the cooling system. This helps move some of the engine’s heat into your car to keep you comfortable. Heater Core – The heater core has a small fan that blows air into the cabin when the heater is turned on. Radiator – The radiator is a tank that holds the coolant, which is typically a mixture of antifreeze and water.Ĭooling Fans – These fans blow fresh air over the radiator to keep the coolant cool. Thermostat – The thermostat measures the engine’s temperature and triggers the cooling system when things get too hot. They’re designed to expand or pop if the coolant freezes to prevent it from reaching the engine block. From time to time it will need replacing.įreeze plugs – Freeze plugs protect the engine block if the coolant freezes. Without this, the engine’s pistons will get so hot they would actually melt inside the cylinders, causing catastrophic engine failure.īelt – A belt runs the water pump. Water pump – The water pump pushes the coolant through the hoses to various parts of your engine to help cool it off. The cooling system is made up of several components that help keep the vehicle's engine cool. Our shop offers coolant services to help you keep your engine running at optimal levels. The coolant system helps to protect the engine from overheating and the damage that can cause. These high temperatures can quickly destroy your engine, leaving you stranded on the side of the road with an engine that’s destroyed and beyond repair. The combustion process can generate as much as 4,500 degrees of heat. Your vehicle’s engine generates a tremendous amount of heat in normal operations.
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