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Model: (Various brands) Various
Part: Passenger compartment heating radiator
Operation: How to check your car's heating system.

In this video tutorial, we can see how it is possible to control the heating system of your car, in case it is not working properly, by following simple but effective tips: Symptoms of an inefficient heating system can include loss of coolant, the system is louder than usual, the heating system does not emit heat after the engine has warmed up, a strange odor is noticed when turning on the heating system, and the fan has stopped working properly. In these cases, we must park the vehicle on a flat surface, lift the hood and secure it with a suitable rod, let the engine cool down, open the coolant tank cap and check the level of the liquid and if necessary top it up. If the temperature gauge shows a number above zero, we must check the radiator hose, as if the thermostat is still cold, it may be faulty. It is also necessary to clean the radiator from dirt, so it must be removed and rinsed with a special agent. If the fan is faulty, we must ensure that the bearings are not worn out.


Posted on 4 June 2023 by ScegliAuto



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