No More Overheating

Anthony Fontanelle
February 1, 2008

It is a fact that things can get a little out of hand when a person loses his cool. The same is true when a car’s engine loses its cool as overheating occurs. Of course, one cannot afford overheating with an everyday compact car like the Subaru Impreza. Aside from the inconvenience that it causes, an overheated engine can also result to soaring repair costs.

The most common reason for overheating is a broken Subaru Impreza radiator. A radiator is a device designed to keep heat away from the engine parts by letting the hot coolant flow through it, to the thermostat, then back to the radiator. A defective Subaru Impreza radiator prevents the cooling of the hot coolant in the engine, therefore resulting to overheating.

Typically made of aluminum, a Subaru Impreza radiator is connected to several channels extending through the engine and the cylinder head to properly facilitate the flow of the coolant. It is commonly mounted behind the grille of a vehicle to ensure that the fluid stays inside the radiator. Another reason behind its location is the ample amount of air that is driven through the grille, therefore reducing the chance of overheating. There is also a system of valves installed to operate a small radiator called the heater core inside the car. The heater core warms the vehicle's interior cabin. Aside from its location, the Subaru Impreza radiator’s size should also be considered with regard to its application. This can keep the engine at the design temperature under the most extreme conditions a car may possibly encounter sooner or later.

A Subaru Impreza radiator that is not properly maintained may constantly overheat and may even develop leaks. When overheating does occur, it is best to check if the radiator has a low coolant level. The pressure of the system should also be checked by covering the upper radiator with a cloth and squeezing it. For more assurance, however, it is highly recommended to have the radiator checked by a professional mechanic. A Subaru Impreza radiator that constantly overheats can damage various engine parts and the whole engine as well.

Source:  Amazines.com