Radiator Service Video

A rising temperature gauge, steam under the hood, or coolant under the car can point to radiator trouble. The radiator helps remove heat from the coolant before it returns to the engine. If it cannot cool the fluid, the engine can overheat quickly.

A bad radiator can cause overheating, coolant leaks, steam, low coolant, or a sweet smell after driving.

The radiator sits near the front grille. Hot coolant flows through small tubes inside the radiator core. Thin fins help pull heat away as air moves through the grille.

Springfield weather can be hard on cooling parts. Summer heat, cold Ohio mornings, road salt, and wet roads around I-70, US-40, and Route 68 can add wear to the radiator, hoses, and clamps.

At Zima Automotive, we inspect the entire cooling system before we recommend a repair. We inspect the radiator core, fins, tanks, hoses, coolant level, and leak spots. If a small leak can be handled safely, we explain that option. If the radiator is cracked, clogged, or badly corroded, you should replace it.

This matters for daily drivers, work vehicles, family SUVs, and European cars in Clark County. Drivers from Urbana and New Carlisle may visit our Springfield shop when the temperature gauge climbs or the coolant keeps getting low.

If your car runs hot, smells sweet, or loses coolant, call Zima Automotive at (937) 342-3911. Ask us to check our radiator repair service if the cooling system is leaking or overheating. You can also visit an auto service near I-70 for a clear radiator check before engine damage starts.