Radiator and Cooling

Your truck’s radiator aids in keeping it cool, but how exactly does it do this?

Burning fuel in a truck’s engine releases energy, which in turn produces heat. In order to avoid damage, it's crucial to vent this heat away from engine components.

The engine's heat is dissipated by the radiators in the truck. When the thermostat at the front of the engine notices too much heat, the procedure starts. In order to remove the heat, coolant and water are then released from the radiator and sent through the engine.

An even more major element is coolant, which is pumped through the cooling system to keep the engine from overheating. It aids in lubricating the various components it comes into contact with.

Once the liquid has accumulated too much heat, it is returned to the radiator, where it is cooled by air blowing across it and exchanging heat with the outside air of the truck.

Thin metal fins are used in the radiator's construction, which efficiently allows heat to leave the vehicle quickly and enter the outside air. Frequently, the fan that moves air across the radiator works in tandem with these fins.

Radiator and Cooling

Here are 3 major signs to know if your radiator or cooling system have problems: 

  • Your temperature gauge is running hot or your truck overheating.
  • Leaking or low coolant.
  • Radiator discoloration or sludge.

For radiator and cooling system services and questions, don’t hesitate to reach us via call at (845) 519-8488 or send as a message here: contact us


If ever you encounter these kinds of problems with your truck, we at Precision Fleet Maintenance are happy to provide you with our services 24/7, Give us a call at (845) 519-8488 or fill out the the Emergency Request Form.