Thorncliffe Automotive Repair
5515 4 St Nw Calgary, AB T2K 1B1 403-274-1749
Thorncliffe Automotive Repair Tech Question:
I was driving down the freeway in Calgary and smoke started coming out of my car. I pulled over and called my husband. I had to be towed to my Calgary mechanic. They said my car had overheated. What can I do to prevent that in the future?
Thorncliffe Automotive Repair Answer:
Oh, sounds like a rough experience. Unfortunately overheating is the most common engine failure for drivers. It’s also one of the easiest to prevent.
The basic idea is this: you need to keep enough coolant/antifreeze flowing through your vehicle engine to keep it cool. Problems come for Calgary drivers when they develop leaks in their systems, like in the radiator or a hose and the coolant leaks out. Sometimes the coolant gets so contaminated that it blocks up the radiator so the coolant can’t get through. Enough of that and you end up broken down on the side of the road.
Your owner’s manual recommends a schedule for coolant replacement. That’s because your coolant actually becomes corrosive over time and starts to eat away at the cooling system causing leaks or blockages. New coolant stops that process.
Ask your Thorncliffe Automotive Repair service advisor about inspecting your vehicle cooling system for leaks, spongy hoses and other damage. If it’s time to replace your coolant, hoses or other cooling system parts, have it done right away. Prevention at Thorncliffe Automotive Repair is the key.
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403-274-1749
Thorncliffe Automotive Repair
5515 4 St Nw
Calgary, AB T2K 1B1
At Thorncliffe Automotive Repair we install quality NAPA replacemnt parts.