Why Cooling System Maintenance Matters
Your engine operates at very high temperatures — typically 90°C–105°C. The cooling system maintains this at safe levels. In Nairobi's traffic and on Kenya's demanding roads, cooling systems work exceptionally hard.
Overheating causes warped cylinder heads, blown head gaskets, and seized engines — repairs that cost ten to twenty times more than a simple cooling system service.
Cooling System Services
- Coolant flush and replacement
- Radiator inspection, flush and replacement
- Thermostat testing and replacement
- Water pump diagnosis and replacement
- Radiator cap testing and replacement
- Coolant hose inspection and replacement
- Heater core flush
- Head gasket inspection (for overheating vehicles)
- Fan clutch and electric fan diagnosis
Signs of Cooling System Problems
- Temperature gauge running high
- Steam from under the bonnet
- Sweet smell from engine bay (coolant leak)
- Coolant level drops repeatedly
- Heater not working properly inside car
- White smoke from exhaust (head gasket warning)