Radiator Additives
Whether you work in an auto repair shop or you are the type of person that likes to fix up cars, you might need to know the different types of additives that go into your radiator. Whether you work in an auto repair shop or you are the type of person that likes to fix up cars, you might need to know the different types of additives that go into your radiator. Most of the additives for the radiator are to help keep it clean and running properly, but there are some that you can also use to clog up leaks that might have formed over time. Your radiator is an important part of how your vehicle runs so the additives that you put inside of it are important as well. Many auto parts stores sell just about every single kind of additive that you can use including cleaner, water pump lubrication, stop leak and sealer. These additives are used for many reasons, but mostly to ensure that your radiator last as long as possible without needing to be replaced.
Besides the antifreeze that you should be putting into your radiator, there are things like cooling system treatments that help you to flush the cooling system. The cooling system treatments can also keep rust from forming on the inside of the radiator, which can lead to leaks later. Most of the time, the treatments will also include the lube that you need for your water pump. Most radiator treatments will seal leaks, condition the entire system, keep rust from forming, lubricate, and control electrolysis in the system. Cooling system treatments come as a liquid or a tablet and in most cases you will get around 100 of them, which are harmless to all metals, plastics and connections inside the radiator. Because your radiator is the heart of your cooling system, you should take good care of it and that might include using cooling system optimizer and conditioner.
Since the day that you purchased your vehicle it has been working non-stop to get you places that you want and need to go. Manufacturer’s coolant is what the radiator starts out with, but after that it is up to you to keep an eye on what goes into your cooling system. Depending on where you live, your car is going to experience some extreme weather conditions and that could be very hot in the south and very cold in the northern states of the country. That means that your cooling system is working extra hard and needs to be conditioned every now and then in order to continue working properly. If you do not keep up on the regular maintenance that your cooling system requires, you could end up with cracked or leaking gaskets, corrosion, coolant loss or even the most severe, a cracked engine block. Many times if you can catch a leak early enough, you can use the “stop leak” type of additive with hopes of plugging the leak until you can make an appointment to get your radiator checked out.
Even if you are going to use water as a coolant in your system, there are additives that should be added. Water is the best way to keep your coolant system at a specific temperature, at least until winter when it could freeze over night, but water alone is not that good for your cooling system. There are many resources online that can help you with the types of radiator additives you can put into your car or truck. If you have access to car knowledge at a local shop of family member, you might want to try them for advice before moving forward. Your cooling system is so important that it would be a disaster if you chose the wrong additive to put into your vehicle.
There are many companies on the market that can provide you with radiator additives to ensure the life cycle of your vehicle. Some specialize in keeping your radiator from rusting, while other condition the entire system by adding lubrication to all of the parts as it moves through the system. If there is a specific type of coolant additive that you need produced or packaged, call West Penn today.
