Sure Signs of Car Radiator Problems

Your car's radiator is responsible for keeping its engines from overheating and other mechanical problems. The internal combustion engine's mechanical performance creates friction that ultimately generates heat, something that the radiator has to stave off to prevent frying some of the more sensitive parts of the engine. Hence, it's important to regularly check for these signs that your radiator might not be as efficient as it used to be:

Check under your car or below the passenger compartment for dark green or orange puddles as these are signs that your engine's coolant fluid is leaking. You can also spot this problem if you notice that your coolant refilling stops are getting more and more frequent. Have your radiator replaced immediately upon discovering this problem.

Wait, did your car's heater just blow cool air? This might be a sign that the hot coolant in your engine is no longer circulating. Car heaters operate through a mini-radiator and a fan inside that transfers the heat coming from the engine into the passenger compartment; in other words, no warm air from the heater means there's something wrong with the engine's cooling system.

When driving, regularly check your car's engine temperature gauge and make sure that it hasn't yet gone beyond normal levels. If it has, take a pit stop somewhere safe and grab a bite to eat or take a nap while you wait for the engine to cool down.