Have you noticed anything strange with your car recently? Maybe the temperature gauge is telling you that the car is running hotter than usual, or perhaps you’ve spotted some discolored spots under the hood. These issues are typically signs that you need to head to the Nissan dealer for a radiator repair.
Your Engine Overheats
If your engine overheats because your radiator is broken, then your temperature gauge may have been showing you that your car has been running hotter recently. Besides that, you may not have had any other problems with the car. Always visit the dealer if your car starts running hotter than normal, even if you’re not having any other issues. You might have a minor radiator problem now, but it could quickly become major.
If the engine gets too hot, then it may start to produce steam or smoke. This will typically escape from under your hood while you’re driving, prompting you to pull over immediately. Wait a few minutes before you pop the hood, and don’t attempt to start the engine until the temperature gauge shows that the engine has cooled down. Head to the dealer immediately, and get towed there if the engine overheats shortly after you resume driving.
Your Car Has Discoloration Under the Hood
Taking a look under your car’s hood can make you aware of different issues the car is having. If you’re having a radiator problem, then you might see some discoloration or rust on the radiator and its surrounding parts.
Discoloration, missing paint, and rust can be a sign that your radiator is leaking coolant onto the parts under your hood. This coolant evaporates rapidly due to the heat of your engine and the other parts, and that can damage the materials and allow spots to rust.
Your Car Is Leaking Bright Liquid
When you have a coolant leak, you might notice a bright puddle next to the car. Coolant is often bright green, blue, red, violet, or another vibrant shade. It also smells sweet, so it’s very easy to recognize. If the coolant in your vehicle is old, then it may be dark brown, so look out for dark brown puddles next to the car, too.
Your Coolant Is Discolored
As we said, old coolant turns dark brown and may even turn black. Although this dark coolant may not cause noticeable car problems at first, you should visit the dealer to have the coolant replaced. This old coolant will thicken and become a sludge-like substance that makes your radiator less efficient, and it can even damage the radiator.
Come to Courtesy Nissan PA if your car is letting you know that its radiator needs a repair. Stop by anytime you’re having problems with any of the systems in the car.
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