Radiators – engine cooling

The blocked or scaled engine, or a heat imbalance from one side of the engine to the other can be the causes of an overheated engine. It is very difficult to detect these faults, which is why it is important to regularly bleed the radiator and to replace the cooling liquid, every 2 years on average. Despite that, certain symptoms can be visible, liquid traces on the floor mat, excessive condensation on the windscreen or an unusual smell in the passenger compartment can arise from a problem with the radiator. It could also be that the radiator shows leaks, which need replacing. Leaks can be seen in a test, white stains appear when cooling liquid evaporates. Changing radiator can also happen after a shock, when the radiator is at the front of the vehicle, often being the first damaged area.