Bring it to our Lake Wales shop and we'll handle the cooling system repair. Here's where to find us, when we're open, and how to book a time.
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Real jobs completed by our team in the Lake Wales area
Our Team
September 2026
The vehicle owner noticed the engine temperature gauge reading over 210 degrees, with cooling fans operating while the engine was running but shutting off immediately after engine shutdown.
The technician discovered a leaking radiator and a failed thermostat, which were contributing to the high engine temperature. The technician recommended replacing the radiator and thermostat. Additionally, a complete coolant system flush was advised to ensure the system was free of contaminants and filled with fresh fluid.
If your engine temperature gauge shows higher than normal readings, it may indicate a cooling system issue. Addressing leaks and faulty thermostats promptly can prevent engine overheating and costly repairs.
Our Team
August 2026
The vehicle owner reported the vehicle was leaking coolant and asked the shop to check and advise.
The technician's main concern was the leak, and the repair addressed it with a radiator bypass cap replacement. The technician also performed a BG Complete Coolant System Service with cap replacement, using the BG machine to withdraw and flush out all fluids from the engine and radiator, then refreshing the system with new fluid from the BG fluid kit. During the final road test, the technician noted the thermostat seemed like it was stuck open and recommended monitoring it in the future.
Our Team
August 2026
The vehicle owner reported a check engine light (CEL). The vehicle started to overheat at a light and had to be put into neutral to bring the temperature down.
The technician found the coolant acidic and in poor condition, and low by about 1 gallon. The cooling system had never been touched, with original clamps and other components still in place, and a technician note recorded so much sediment and debris that another coolant flush was needed at the next oil change. The technician also noted that a previous shop had rigged the cooling fan to the horn, which left the horn inoperative. The team performed a timing belt kit with water pump replacement along with a coolant system flush at our Lake Wales shop.
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Answered by our licensed technicians serving Lake Wales.
You can get home that way. But coolant doesn't get used up the way oil does, so if the level dropped, it went somewhere. Topping off without finding the leak means you'll be doing it again, usually at a worse time and in a worse place.
It can. The AC condenser sits right in front of the radiator and adds heat exactly where the radiator is trying to shed it, and the compressor puts extra load on the engine. If your car only runs hot with the AC on in traffic, that's a real clue, and the fans are the first thing we test.
Sometimes, if the coolant is old and contaminated and heat transfer has fallen off. More often overheating is a failed part, and a flush just delays finding it. We'd rather test first and tell you which situation you're in.
It depends on the manufacturer, and the types aren't interchangeable. Mixing them can cause gelling and corrosion inside the system. We look up the specification for your vehicle rather than pouring in whatever says universal on the jug.
There's a test for it. We check the coolant for combustion gases and watch how the system behaves under pressure. That gives a specific answer rather than a guess, and we'd rather rule it out early than have you find it after paying for other parts.
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