Radiator & Cooling System Repair in Newbury Park, CA
An engine that runs hot doesn’t stay healthy for long. We find coolant leaks, replace radiators, water pumps, thermostats and hoses, and flush the system so your engine stays at the right temperature through a Ventura County summer.
Signs of a Cooling System Problem
- Temperature gauge climbing, or a coolant warning light
- Sweet smell or steam from under the hood
- Green, orange or pink puddles under the car
- Coolant level that keeps dropping
- Heater that blows cold
- Gurgling from the dash, or a whining water pump
Cooling System Repairs
- Radiator repair and replacement
- Water pumps and thermostats
- Radiator and heater hoses
- Serpentine belts and tensioners
- Cooling fans, fan clutches and relays
- Expansion tanks, caps and sensors
- Coolant flush and fill with the correct coolant type
- Pressure testing for hidden leaks
Don’t Drive It Hot
Overheating warps cylinder heads and blows head gaskets — repairs that cost many times what a hose or thermostat would have. If the gauge climbs, turn the heater on full, pull over when it’s safe and call us. Never open a hot radiator cap.
Belts & Hoses Age With Heat
Rubber hardens and cracks in Southern California heat. We inspect belts, tensioners and hoses on every cooling system job and during routine maintenance, and replace them before they leave you on the side of the 101.
Running hot or losing coolant? Call (805) 499-4811 before you drive it any further.
Cooling System Questions
My temperature gauge is climbing — what should I do?
Turn the A/C off, turn the heater on full to pull heat out of the engine, and pull over as soon as it’s safe. Don’t open a hot radiator cap. Driving an overheating engine even a few miles can warp the head or blow a head gasket, so call us before you drive it in.
How often should coolant be flushed?
Many manufacturers call for it every 5 years or 100,000 miles on long-life coolant, sooner on older vehicles. Coolant loses its corrosion protection with age, which is what eventually eats the radiator and water pump.
Why is my car losing coolant with no visible leak?
Small leaks often evaporate on hot parts before they drip. Common sources are the water pump, radiator seams, hose connections, the heater core and, in the worst case, a head gasket. We pressure-test the system to find it.
Do you replace belts and hoses?
Yes. Serpentine belts, tensioners, radiator and heater hoses all age with heat. We inspect them at every cooling system job and during routine maintenance.
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