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Top 3 Benefits of a Radiator Flush

Also known as a coolant flush, a radiator flush cleanses your car's cooling system to prevent corrosion in metal engine parts. It removes contaminants such as rust, scale, and debris from your radiator to protect the engine from overheating. Keep reading to learn more about the benefits of a radiator flush.

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1. Gets Rid of Contaminants

Over time, contaminants such as rust and scale deposits can build up in the cooling system, making your engine less efficient. This can lead to overheating or other engine issues. A radiator flush cleanses your radiator and cooling system to eliminate contaminants, maintain your engine's efficiency, and prevent contaminant-caused engine issues.

2. Lubricates the Water Pump

When you flush your car's radiator, you essentially replace the old coolant with a new one containing additives. The additives help lubricate the water pump, which circulates the coolant throughout the engine. If not lubricated properly, the water pump can get damaged and fail, resulting in overheating. A radiator flush lubricates the water pump to prevent these issues from coming up.

3. Makes Your Car's Cooling System More Durable

A radiator flush ensures the cooling system operates smoothly and efficiently by removing contaminants and lubricating the water pump. This can help improve the durability of your vehicle's cooling system.

Get Car Heating and Cooling Repair Services from Custom Complete Automotive

A radiator flush is an essential maintenance procedure to help keep your vehicle operating efficiently and prevent costly damages. If you need a radiator flush, get your car checked by a qualified mechanic from Custom Complete Automotive. We also offer air conditioning repair services, including:

  • A complete assessment of your car's air conditioning compressor, serpentine belt, and other related components.
  • Inspection of the air conditioning compressor.
  • Removing the refrigerant from your car's system and vacuum testing the system for leaks

To learn more about our auto heating and cooling services, contact our team today!


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Eric Riddles

Eric Riddles is an ASE Certified Master Automobile Technician who has been working as an auto mechanic since 1998 and originally joined the team at Custom Complete Automotive in 2005. Eric has numerous certifications in various aspects of car repair and spent 10 years training the next generation of auto technicians at a local high school Auto Shop classroom.

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