Services
Radiator Core Cleaning
Radiator cores gradually narrow with rust, scale and sediment, reducing the engine's ability to shed heat. Core cleaning is a thorough service that restores the cooling system's efficiency.
What does Radiator Core Cleaning involve at Alpay Servis?
Radiator cores gradually narrow with rust, scale and sediment, reducing the engine's ability to shed heat. Core cleaning is a thorough service that restores the cooling system's efficiency.
Why Cooling Systems Get Dirty
The engine block, water pump and radiator cores work with hot fluid all the time. The protective additives in the antifreeze eventually deplete; corrosion sets in, and scale and sediment collect in the core passages. As the narrowed channels pass less fluid, the radiator sheds less heat and the engine starts running hotter than it should.
What the Cleaning Service Covers
The job is more than a fluid change; the system is reviewed as a whole.
- A pressure test confirms whether any leaks exist
- The old coolant is drained and the sediment level assessed
- The cores and passages are cleaned with an appropriate method
- The correct antifreeze for the vehicle is filled at the right ratio
- The system is bled, and thermostat and fan operation are observed
The Cost of Neglect
A car running on blocked cores lives constantly at the edge of overheating. That threatens the head gasket, the cylinder head itself and the engine's internals: a problem solvable with a modest service can turn into major engine repair. A fading heater is the cabin-side symptom of the very same blockage.
Booking
To have your cooling system checked, reach our Bornova workshop through the online appointment form or by phone; we serve many makes and models.
What Does This Service Cover?
- Pressure and leak testing of the cooling system
- Inspecting the cores for internal blockage and external dirt
- Draining the old coolant out of the system
- Cleaning the cores and passages with a suitable method
- Refilling with fresh antifreeze and bleeding the system
- Checking thermostat operation and the fan circuits
Signs You May Need This
- The temperature gauge running higher than normal
- The heater no longer warming the cabin properly
- Rust-coloured or muddy-looking coolant in the tank
- Needing to top up the coolant more and more often
- The radiator fan staying on for unusually long periods
Frequently Asked Questions
When does radiator core cleaning become necessary?
Rust-coloured or sedimented coolant, rising temperatures and a weak heater are the main signs. In systems whose coolant has not been renewed for a long time, deposits build up faster; for a car in this state, core cleaning restores the cooling capacity.
Why is topping up with plain water harmful?
Minerals in tap water cause scale inside the system and dilute the corrosion inhibitors in the antifreeze. Over time the core passages narrow, metal surfaces rust and the coolant can freeze in winter. Any loss should be corrected with the proper mixture, and the cause of the loss investigated.
Which antifreeze is used after cleaning?
The type the vehicle manufacturer specifies for your cooling system. Antifreezes of different chemistry are never mixed. The system is filled at the correct ratio and then bled so the fresh coolant circulates through every passage.
Does core cleaning save me from replacing the radiator?
In most cases caught early, yes: once the blockage is cleared the core carries on doing its job. A radiator that is severely blocked, perforated or physically damaged, however, may be beyond cleaning. Which situation applies becomes clear through inspection and testing.
Book Your Service Appointment
Choose the day and time that suit you; our team will confirm your appointment.
