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It is rightly said that “Prevention is better than cure”, it also applies to non-living things such as car radiators. In other words, timely maintenance of car radiators can give it a longer life.
Maintaining your car's radiator regularly is essential to its general "well-being" says a leading car radiator manufacturer - FTH. For the most part, the cooling system of an engine is quite simple in terms of its construction. You see, in order for your engine to operate effectively, it must be kept at some temperature. Otherwise, you risk engine failure. To give a brief, anyone who owns a vehicle should be familiar with some basic radiator maintenance. During operation, radiators keep your engine and your car cool. Here are a few simple tips to help you keep your radiator in good shape:
Coolant mix: Retain your radiator fluid topped off. Use a 50/50 mixture of coolant and water. Auto repair shops sell pre-mixed bottles of 50/50 coolant that you may buy.
Keep the cap on: The radiator cap should be tight. Coolant system pressure is maintained by the radiator cap, which prevents the coolant from boiling.
External cleaning: Clean the radiator's exterior with a soft brush and a water hose with a nozzle. When your car has cooled completely, gently brush the radiator fins in the direction of the fins to remove any dirt particles. Rinse off the radiator with your hose after you've finished cleaning the fins. 1