Coolant Fluid Exchange Service in Waterloo, IA
At Dan Deery Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM FIAT in Waterloo, we operate a certified Mopar service department with certified technicians that understand your vehicle and its engine cooling system professionally. Rest assured that we perform quality coolant fluid exchanges including a full system inspection and the installation of genuine Mopar OEM coolant fluid.
Routine Engine Cooling System Maintenance
The engine cooling system is responsible for a single vital function - helping the engine generate power within a specified temperature range by absorbing excessive heat and sending it out the engine bay. The engine cooling system gets the job done with several components working together including a water pump that circulates coolant fluid through engine passages, hoses, and finally to the radiator where the heat is removed. The performance of the engine cooling system demands routine coolant fluid exchanges to remove the defective coolant and install genuine Mopar OEM coolant fluid.
What are the Symptoms of Defective Coolant Fluid?
As coolant fluid breaks down with time, it loses its capacity to absorb excessive heat from the engine and associated consequences should be expected. It is always a good idea to follow the manufacturer's recommendation for coolant fluid exchanges at the specified mileage; however, if the coolant goes bad prematurely, the mileage nor the maintenance schedule matter because an exchange is needed to prevent engine overheating. If you experience any of these symptoms of defective coolant, you're going to need a coolant fluid exchange.
- Engine's temperature is hotter than usual
- Fluid found puddled under the vehicle or leaking (Mopar coolant is purple)
- Grinding noise
- Contaminants in coolant - rust, metal shavings, bits of dirt, etc.
- Smelling something like burnt sugar with possible steam from the engine compartment