Expert COOLING SYSTEM SERVICE & Repair IN Gilbert, AZ

Cooling System Service in Gilbert, AZ | Ace Performance Auto. Image of a man mechanic repairing a smoking engine of an overheated car.At APA Total Car Care, our professionals are here to help with all of your cooling system repair and service needs. Our certified technicians are experienced with all makes and models of vehicles, including import and European. We can address any issue that you may be experiencing.

The cooling system is crucial to the health of your engine. As soon as you notice that something isn’t right, don’t hesitate to stop by our shop.

How the Cooling System Works

The engine emits heat as you drive, which must be controlled to prevent overheating. The cooling system helps keep the engine temperature down and keeps components cool. Thus, it prevents engine damage from heat.

In most cases, the key symptom of a cooling system issue is overheating. However, if the coolant leaks out, the temperature sender does not have antifreeze to measure the temperature. Your vehicle will read as though it is not overheating.

The water pump pumps water through the radiator via various hoses throughout the engine. The fans (electric or manual) help the radiator keep the coolant to about 195 degrees.

If the coolant is too cold, the thermostat closes so the water cannot circulate through the radiator. The thermostat opens when the temperature reaches about 195. This allows the water pump to pump water through the cooling system (including the radiator) to cool it off.

Another symptom of a cooling system issue is when you can smell the sweet smell of hot antifreeze. If you smell antifreeze, the cooling system is leaking somewhere. A mechanic at APA Total Car Care can locate and repair such a leak.

How APA Total Car Care in Gilbert, AZ Can Help

Sometimes cooling system problems are challenging to locate. Other times, the problem is easy.

For example, it’s pretty evident if the radiator or the top radiator hose is leaking. Most vehicles have these items positioned where everyone can see them.

Other leaks are more difficult to find, especially a tiny leak that “travels” from the leak point along a hose or the frame. It makes it appear like the vehicle is leaking somewhere else. Cooling System Service in Gilbert, AZ | Ace Performance Auto. Closeup image of a car condenser.

Other cooling system repairs that might be required by your vehicle include:

  • Bad hoses
  • Failed water pump
  • Stuck thermostat
  • Leaking radiator
  • Clogged radiator
  • Heater hose leaks
  • Cooling system hose leaks
  • Heater core leaks (The heater core is not directly related to the cooling system except for the heater hoses that carry hot water to the heater core for the heating system.)
  • Fans not working properly or at all
  • Coolant temperature sensor failure
  • Coolant temperature sender failure
  • Head gasket failure (The head gasket is not directly related to the cooling system. However, a failed head gasket allows coolant to leak into the oil or engine exhaust into the cooling system, depending on which cylinder the head gasket failed.)

At APA Total Car Care in Gilbert, AZ, we are equipped with the latest diagnostic tools and equipment to determine the exact cause of the problem.

We will evaluate any damage that may have occurred. We will discuss our recommendations to restore your vehicle and be back on the road.

The best way to avoid any engine problems or cooling system failure is to have regular inspections performed at our shop to catch issues early on.

Contact APA Total Car Care Today

If you’re looking for honest and quality repairs, call us at (480) 539-6872, fill out this contact form, or bring your vehicle to APA Total Car Care.

Our shops are located at 1730 West Sunrise Boulevard Suite A105 in Gilbert, AZ, and 22325 S Scotland Court Suite 101 in Queen Creek, AZ. We proudly serve Gilbert, Queen Creek, Chandler, Mesa, Tempe, and surrounding areas in Arizona.