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Minnesota AAMCO Transmission & Total Car Care recommends changing the fluid every 24 months (minimum). The reason we stress the importance of fluid changes is that in the case your vehicle overheats, the temperature light comes on, the temperature gauge reads higher/lower than normal, or well as the heater stops working, you should come in immediately to your trusted AAMCO location.

Cooling System Maintenance


You are driving your car, heading towards your destination. You have nearly reached your goal, with only a few miles left to go, and suddenly you see your car having some issues. Your engine starts to sputter, your losing speed, the handling is getting rough, and all of a sudden your engine shuts off as you pull over to the side. You find yourself puzzled, scared, upset, and disheartened. You almost made it there, but your trusty vehicle had to give up on you.

Related: Flush Your Radiator for Long Engine Life
Related: Why You Need To Maintain Your Engine Cooling System

Frequently Asked Questions after Cooling system Failure

As you stand there with your hood open you frantically ask yourself:

  1. Why was there car’s temperature gauge going haywire?
  2. Why did the car’s engine cut off?
  3. Why did you see steam coming from your car?
  4. What am I going to do now?

If you are seeing some of these key indicators, then your car is in need of major vehicle maintenance. Learn more about the preventative measure you can take and what the cause of those issues truly are.

What is the Most Common cause of Cooling System Failure

Overheating, or failure in the cooling system is the most common cause of mechanical breakdowns on the road that leave you stranded, and can cause severe damage to both the engine and transmission. Make sure you take good care of your vehicle to reduce the number of repairs and damage to your radiator.

Why Your Car Needs Coolant

Coolant or anti-freeze fluid protects your engine from freezing as well. Over time, the coolant’s effectiveness can diminish because it loses many of its protective properties. This will ultimately lead to the radiator rusting and failing. The cooling system also becomes blocked by built-up deposits from oil, grease, scale, hose decomposition, and other materials.

Even though you have this knowledge, you’re still stranded. You are running out of time, patience, and the day is slowing winding down.

  • How will you get to your destination?
  • Who will help you with your cooling system issues?
AAMCO Minnesota Is Here For You

As you look around you see many places, but there is only one that can help you. In times of need, you can count on AAMCO to help you.

AAMCO Minnesota’s fine technicians have the working knowledge and experience to get you back on the road and to your destination.

In this situation, we at AAMCO Minnesota highly recommend keeping your cooling system maintained at least once a year, so schedule an appointment with us today.

Coolant manufacturers recommend doing a coolant system flush every year, and some service manuals call for flushing and refilling your radiator every 24 months, regardless of mileage. Check your owner’s manual, or contact a Minnesota AAMCO location and radiator repair shop near you when you need a radiator repair service backed by the best Nationwide Warranty.

    If you need radiator repair costs or Cooling System Flush Prices, contact us and we will be more than happy to assist you and complete a FREE Courtesy Inspection.

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