5 Signs Your Mitsubishi Needs its Radiator Serviced

Overheating

Overheating is one of the most significant indicators that your Mitsubishi’s radiator needs to be serviced. Whether you’re driving fast or slow, short or long distances, if your Mitsubishi consistently overheats and the temperature gauge continues to rise, the cooling system components or radiator fan are likely faulty.

If that’s the case, the best thing to do is to pull over and allow your vehicle to cool down. Then, turn on your car and bring it to our dealership so it can be properly looked at and repaired.

Leaking Coolant

The next time you park your car, wait a few minutes and look underneath it. If you notice any puddles of a pink, green, or yellow hue, your coolant is likely leaking, and your Mitsubishi radiator may need to be repaired or replaced.

White Smoke Coming From Exhaust

Seeing smoke in your rearview mirror is never a good thing, and one cause may be your radiator.

An internal coolant leak can cause white smoke to come from your tailpipe. If you notice this, pull over right away and check your coolant levels while your car cools down. If you see your coolant levels are low and white smoke is coming from the exhaust, but there are no puddles underneath your vehicle, there’s a high chance your radiator needs fixing at our dealership.

Smoke Coming From Under the Hood

Smoke coming from under the hood is another signal of trouble. While there may be several potential causes, the main one is a malfunctioning radiator that needs repairing or replacing.

Smoke may pour out from the hood because the radiator cannot cool down. At some point, it overheats and begins to produce smoke. Allow your vehicle to cool down before bringing it into our dealership for a check-up by one of our highly trained team members.

Developing Rust

Last but not least, one easy way to tell whether your radiator needs servicing is to inspect it.

Pop the hood and find the radiator. If you notice signs of rust, it is likely connected to other underlying problems you may be having (or will soon be having) with your vehicle. A rusty radiator is a no-go and needs to be replaced ASAP.

Does your Mitsubishi radiator need servicing? Visit Heritage Mitsubishi-Morrow in Morrow, GA, your trusted Mitsubishi dealer for radiator inspection, repair, and replacement. Our professionals are standing by to get your Mitsubishi working at peak performance once more!

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