A Look at a Car Cooling System and the Common Problems It Experiences

When it comes to keeping things cool, many drivers think about their air conditioning. While your A/C is certainly important on more than just hot days, your car's cooling system is at least as critical. Your cooling system consists of Honda parts you can source from the Honda parts center located within Gillman Honda Houston, and the failure of any one of them can cause system-wide problems.

Critical Components

As we mentioned, your vehicle's cooling system includes many parts. Here are the system's most crucial parts and a brief description of their respective functions:

• Radiator: The radiator is a heat exchanger that removes heat from the coolant that circulates in the engine area.
• Fan: A fan sits between the radiator and engine to pull cool air through the radiator.
• Hoses: Radiator hoses enable coolant to flow between the radiator and engine.
• Pressure cap: The radiator or pressure cap maintains the appropriate pressure throughout the cooling system.
• Water pump: This component circulates coolant through the cooling system by forcing it through the thermostat after drawing it from the radiator.
• Thermostat: Arguably the most important part of a cooling system, the thermostat controls the operating temperature of the engine by opening and closing to allow or stop coolant or anti-freeze from flowing through the radiator.

Potential Issues

With your cooling system being responsible for keeping your engine cool and ensuring it operates at an optimal level, it's not surprising that the system's parts work hard non-stop when your automobile is running. Given how hard they work, those parts are subject to wear and tear that may eventually make it necessary for you to bring your vehicle to our Honda service center.

Leaks are one of the most frequent reasons people bring their automobiles to our Houston, TX Honda dealership for professional attention. A leak can occur at various places in your cooling system, including its hoses.

Even though the cooling system is "closed," air can still creep into the system. If that happens, the air will likely reduce the system's ability to regulate your engine's temperature and overall performance. It may also cause your engine to overheat.

Pick Up Honda Parts in Houston, TX

If you're a dedicated do-it-yourselfer, we encourage you to check out our Honda parts offers so you can pick up supplies to repair your cooling system on your own. All other drivers are well-advised to leave cooling system repairs in our capable hands. To schedule a service appointment, contact or visit our Honda dealership.