Radiators

**Gian Paulo** · June 14th, 2016 05:09 PM

Mine is more than a decade old. Is it advisable to replace or repair radiators? What maintenance is required if its still dont have visible leaks, Are there antirust additives that will do? TIA

**Egan101** · June 14th, 2016 05:23 PM

Originally Posted by Gian Paulo

Mine is more than a decade old. Is it advisable to replace or repair radiators? What maintenance is required if its still dont have visible leaks, Are there antirust additives that will do? TIA

Just make sure to have it flushed regularly, together when you do a tune-up. If your radiator's top part is made of plastic, there is a good chance it will develop cracks on the part where the plastic cover is welded into the metal top. If that happens and you're stuck in traffic, be prepared to deal with an overheating engine.

**jick.cejoco** · June 14th, 2016 06:04 PM

Most manufacturers recommend you have the cooling system pressure checked when the car has reached five years. Other than that it has a high risk of pressure leak and overheating. Never wait for it to have that predictable problem. These are time changed items

**baludoy** · June 14th, 2016 09:24 PM

^ can any reputable shop do this pressure testing test on our ride's cooling system or only specialized shops can do this?

**rodetor** · June 14th, 2016 11:57 PM

Originally Posted by Gian Paulo

Mine is more than a decade old. Is it advisable to replace or repair radiators? What maintenance is required if its still dont have visible leaks, Are there antirust additives that will do? TIA

If still functions well, no leaks or no visible tendency to crack in near future. No need to replace it, maintain it for a while until you find obvious reason to replace it with a new one. What you must worry most is your radiator hoses and bypass hoses. Radiator coolant has anti rust and corrosion inhibitors aside from anti freeze. Most probably required maintenance is to replace radiator coolant every year. Or read your owners manual the required interval in replacing your radiator coolant.

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**Ris_Poly** · June 15th, 2016 03:50 AM

Originally Posted by Gian Paulo

Mine is more than a decade old. Is it advisable to replace or repair radiators? What maintenance is required if its still dont have visible leaks, Are there antirust additives that will do? TIA

gumamit ng coolant , kapag kasi tubig lang nag kakaroon ng coroosion ang mga aluminum passageways ng makina.
basta mag complete flush lang kapang ang coolant maitim na ang kulay

**Gian Paulo** · July 15th, 2016 03:35 PM

Update : Have my old radiator overhauled which took more than 2 hours. Surprised that even if filled with anti coolant and flushing rust builds up overnight. Labor cost * P950 ( Haggled to P800)

**vinj** · July 15th, 2016 03:52 PM

Originally Posted by Gian Paulo

Update : Have my old radiator overhauled which took more than 2 hours. Surprised that even if filled with anti coolant and flushing rust builds up overnight. Labor cost * P950 ( Haggled to P800)

How old is the vehicle and how often do you change your coolant?

Had the same thing with our LC80 radiator before. That's why i make it a point to change coolant more often (at least every 40,000kms).

**Gian Paulo** · July 17th, 2016 10:41 PM

Mine is a 1st Gen Adventure and used to changed coolant every 2 years (average of 20k km per changed) Surprised i was advised by the technician to avoid using coolant and instead to use just distilled water and have a regular monthly flushing daw is enough.

**red_one** · July 17th, 2016 10:50 PM

Originally Posted by Gian Paulo

Mine is a 1st Gen Adventure and used to changed coolant every 2 years (average of 20k km per changed) Surprised i was advised by the technician to avoid using coolant and instead to use just distilled water and have a regular monthly flushing daw is enough.

Hanap ka na ng ibang technician.

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