Summer is here and it’s that time of the year when the weather is scorching hot. As you probably know, your car can’t take too much of the heat - your engine is already making your car hot enough and the outside temperature only adds more heat to it. Without proper maintenance, your car will easily give in to the summer heat and will be prone to breaking down. In some cases, this may be an unavoidable circumstance. However, here are some tips to help you minimize your car maintenance costs.
Your car also needs to cool down amidst the scorching heat of summer.
Showing posts with label radiator. Show all posts
Showing posts with label radiator. Show all posts
Sunday, April 17, 2011
3 Tips to Lower Car Maintenance Cost in the Summer
Saturday, February 26, 2011
Tips for Your Child's First Car | Automotive Parts Suppliers
As a parent, there will come a time when your child will start asking for a car of his or her own. Some of them may ask when they already start working, some will ask when they’re in college, and some might ask as early as senior high school. Whatever time frame that may be, you should be certain that the time will come when you might want to consider a car for your child.
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Know What's Best for Your Car | Automotive Parts Suppliers
When you need to leave our valuables behind, you ask our friends to watch over them and not a stranger. When you get sick, you go to your family doctor and not just any other doctor. Why? Because you trust them to care of your valuable possessions and of your health. The same goes for your car – you won’t entrust your automobile to just any auto parts supplier.
Roberts AIPMC offers high-quality products and services that's truly the best for your car.
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
How to Prevent Your Car from Overheating | Automotive Parts Suppliers
You’re driving your shiny, expensive car, on your way to something you have been looking forward to. A date, perhaps? You glance at the passenger’s seat and see a bouquet of flowers, waiting to make that special someone happy. You roll your windows down, and don’t mind the heat of the bright, sunny day. But just when you’ve assured yourself that today will be a great day, your engine overheats, and you’re stuck in the middle of the road. Tough break.
Stuck in the middle of the road because your car overheated?
We at Automotive Part Suppliers are against those kind of days, and would very much like not to see anyone in the middle of the road sitting beside their steaming car. So today, we’ll give out a few tips that could help you keep on driving.
"Chillin with my ride" | Automotive Parts Suppliers
Roberts.com.ph is now holding a Photo contest on Facebook!
To join the contest, you only need three things:
- A Vehicle
- A Camera
- Yourself
Instructions:
Take a picture of yourself beside your choice of vehicle and make a pose of your preference.
Upload the picture to our Evercool Radiators Facebook Page
Share it with your friends and have them ‘like’ the picture (our advice is to tag them up!)
Only one photo entry per fan.
Title of the photo and participant’s name should be clearly indicated when submitting an entry
Winning Condition:
The picture with the most Facebook ‘like’s by the end of February 15 wins!
Sunday, December 19, 2010
Tips and Tricks in Buying a Used Radiator | Automotive Parts Suppliers
According to the latest study conducted by the United States transportation department, one of the ways to ensure smooth driving is through frequent radiator check- ups. Although many may view the routine check- ups as cumbersome, they are certainly worth the hassle because check-ups – especially for a vital automotive part such as the radiator – can save you a lot of time and money in the future. Radiators are responsible for your vehicle’s cooling system and it only goes that you should treat it with utmost respect. Without support from its “wingman,” your engine would perish due to overheating! So if your radiator is not working properly, it is best to replace it.
I have to admit that it is quite difficult to find an affordable brand-new radiator, which is why most people have resorted to buying used radiators.
Saturday, December 11, 2010
Symptoms of a Leaking Radiator — Automotive Parts Suppliers
According to the National Automotive Radiator Repair Association (NASRA) of the U.S., the lifespan of the radiator has more to do with radiator leaks rather than with mileage. The environment plays a huge part in this area more than you could imagine. Factors such as heat, assorted debris and chemical reactions can cause radiators to erode and begin to leak. Spotting and recognizing these symptoms can save you time, money, and also help you avoid accidents.
I find that thinking of an active volcano helps me remember these symptoms better. As you know, active volcanoes have lava, and lava is a colored substance much like our first clue.
Thursday, November 25, 2010
Finding the Perfect Radiator, Made Easy — Automotive Parts Suppliers
Not all radiators are made equal
Even with good maintenance of your radiator, it’s undeniable that the time may come when you need to replace it. Whether it gets busted by way of natural disasters or just wear and tear – let’s face it, not all radiators are made equal – some just aren’t made to last. The difficulty now lies in finding the radiators that are. But fret not, because I’ll be making it very easy for you by sharing how to find the radiator brand that you can trust: there are just 3 qualities that you need to look out for in your search for the perfect radiator.
Sunday, November 14, 2010
5 Radiator Myths Busted — Automotive Parts Suppliers
With the deluge of information available to people today, it’s difficult to tell which tidbits of info are true and which are merely myths. When it comes to your car and its maintenance, we have to get our facts straight and not just rely on what others say.
Small but terrible enemies from the inner recesses of the car universe
Bugs can’t chew through your radiator like radioactive monsters from comic book hell can. What can do damage though, is when 25% of your radiator becomes their sacred burial ground. This accumulation can indeed cause your cooling system major damage. You can easily fight these creatures with pressure washer, and don’t worry, they won’t haunt you.
Tiny leak, not a problem!
Don’t be in a hurry to dismiss this and wait until you’ve got “time” to address this issue as this tiny hole can become a massive big pain! Small holes can easily become bigger or much worse, it can be an indication of a more severe problem in the cooling system. Allowing fluid levels to run low will make your life miserable especially in the summer months. Remember, any small problem left unchecked always becomes a big problem, as this may result to bigger repair costs or replacement of parts. Be preventive rather than curative because being curative never focuses on the root of the problem and is a black hole for your hard earned cash.
All Antifreeze/ Coolants are made the same
Being a cheapskate is only good for those quirky fads (like beer mug eye glasses), but never on the essentials. You must learn to sort out parts that you need to invest on and those that you can forego on quality, like patent leather seats. Cheaper coolants do not offer the same additives like corrosion protection, sediment prevention or PH balancing like those of top- quality. A cheaper coolant can evaporate more quickly causing you to use more of the product and in the long run, cost you more.
No need to change a radiator cap that’s still working
Or is it? Your radiator cap needs to be replaced over time as it is exposed to extraordinarily high temperatures and is expected to maintain pressure inside the radiator at the same time. These caps have seals and springs to ensure proper pressure is maintained, but these seals and springs can corrode and crack over time. If these are faulty, think about what might happen if the pressure is unnecessarily released – it would be like a shaken can of soda bursting out of its seams. Keep these seals, springs and cap in working order or it can be devastating to your entire system. Always check your cap whenever you add coolant to your car.
Slow down when overheating in traffic
This is something straight out of the Myth Busters’ page. Revving the engine slightly can actually help push more air across the cooling cores when see the telltale signs of overheating are present, therefore pushing more coolant through the engine and conclusively cooling your engine.
It pays to know your facts. Always do your research and cross- reference before biting into that piece of cookie.
Saturday, November 13, 2010
How to Extend Radiator Life — Automotive Parts Suppliers
Nothing is permanent in this world. Everything has an expiration date, even chocolates. Some women even go great lengths and store make-up in the fridge just to get that extra mileage for their cosmetics. The same rings true for your radiator – extra care must be taken in order for you to extend its life. Most mechanics agree that a properly maintained radiator should last for at least 8 to 10 years. Older metal radiators can even outlive the car! However, modern radiators are mostly made of plastic instead of metal, and plastic expands and contracts as the radiator heats and cools. Over time, this action may cause cracks but even so, it is rare for this to occur in less than a decade.
The key to prolonging radiator life is understanding why the radiator is there in the first place. Your car expends a lot of energy in the form of heat, and this heat can cause serious damage to the other parts of the car if not kept at a certain level. This job is not for the radiator but for the coolant system, which pumps coolant (usually mixed with ethylene glycol also known as antifreeze) through the engine to absorb the heat. Then, after it is heated, it goes to the radiator to be cooled and emitted into thin air. This process cools the water and antifreeze mixture, which goes back to the engine for another cycle. So if your radiator is not working in tip-top shape, your car would eventually overheat and the engine would destroy itself.
The key to this puzzle is the coolant because it is the mixture that can effectively cool the engine. Water alone cannot do that as you know that water can easily be heated and can render no effect to the cooling process. Try to regularly flush the coolant system and replace the old with new fluids, or as often as your car maker suggests. If you frequently find the fluid level is not where it is supposed to be, this might be a sign that you have a leak. If you do have a leak, pour radiator sealant into the radiator and allow it to settle in the hole. Make sure to check in with your friendly neighborhood mechanic if you notice more severe symptoms.
Take good care of your radiator and it will surely serve you well.
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