Your engine’s cooling system is its first line of defense against a hot Franklin summer, and it is one of the easiest systems to overlook until something goes wrong. When outside temperatures reach the low 90s, an engine that is low on coolant or running an old, tired thermostat can overheat surprisingly fast, especially in stop-and-go traffic near Cool Springs or on the crawl up I-65 toward Nashville. Overheating is one of the quickest ways to cause serious and costly engine damage, from warped components to a blown head gasket, and repairs like that can run into the thousands.
The encouraging news is that this kind of damage is largely preventable with a little routine attention. Your cooling system relies on clean coolant at the right level, hoses that are not cracked or soft, a radiator free of leaks, and a water pump and thermostat that are working properly. Over time, coolant breaks down and loses its ability to protect against heat and corrosion.
At Reliable Automotive in Franklin, our technicians inspect all of these components, check the strength and level of your coolant, and pressure-test the system to catch leaks before they leave you stranded. If your coolant has not been serviced in a couple of years, summer is exactly the right time to take care of it.
Let us help you keep your engine running cool and reliable through the hottest months in Middle Tennessee, so a hot afternoon never turns into an expensive breakdown.
