Your Genesis cooling system consists of a radiator, a thermostat, and a water pump to keep the engine cool. When there’s a problem with the radiator, your car will overheat, and over time it could cause damage to the engine. The signs below will warn you when your G70, G90, or GV80 needs a radiator repair from your Genesis dealer.
1. It Gets Too Hot Under the Hood
Overheating is a typical sign of cooling system problems. If your car overheats while idling, it could be a faulty radiator fan not pulling enough air into the radiator to cool it down.
When the temperature gauge needle is constantly in the red, it could also be a faulty thermostat or low coolant levels. A failing or broken thermostat will prevent the release of the correct amount of coolant, and your car will overheat.
2. You Notice Puddles Under Your Car
If you have to top off the coolant more often than usual or see bright green, pink, orange, or yellow puddles on the ground under your car, there’s a coolant leak.
Coolant could leak from loose or degraded hoses, but the leak could also come directly from the radiator. If there’s not enough coolant to keep the engine cool, it will result in overheating.
3. Your Radiator Is Rusty
If you notice that the coolant has turned a brownish color, rust has set in. The rust could create holes that will cause leaks. You need to take care of the problem fast to protect your radiator.
4. The Radiator Is Clogged
If your car is constantly overheating and you notice a thick sludge-like substance inside the radiator, your radiator is clogged.
A blocked radiator will prevent the coolant from flowing freely through the system and make it more difficult for the radiator to distribute to correct amount of coolant to the engine.
5. The Fins Are Damaged
Road dirt, insects, stones, and even high water pressure can damage your radiator’s delicate fins. Damaged fins will prevent enough air from flowing through to lower the temperature of the hot coolant, causing your car to overheat.
6. You See Smoke From the Tailpipe or Under Your Hood
If you see smoke pouring out from under the hood or your tailpipe, the best cause of action is to pull over and wait for the engine to cool down. Call your dealership immediately and ask for assistance to avoid damage to vital components.
If you’re struggling with radiator problems, don’t wait too long before you take action to avoid further damage that will lead to high repair costs. Call Genesis Of Waipio today to schedule a maintenance appointment, and the qualified technicians will perform expert repairs and ensure your Genesis runs like new.
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