Watch That Radiator!

Ah, my people! Is your radiator trying to send you a distress message, but you’re too busy to notice? Let’s face it, cars in Nigeria go through a lot—bad roads, scorching heat, and endless traffic. Your radiator, the unsung hero of your engine’s cooling system, deserves more love than you’re giving it. Because trust me, if your radiator goes on strike, you’ll be left stranded by the side of the road looking for water like a dehydrated traveler lost in the middle of the Sahara Desert. So let’s talk about why your radiator deserves your attention before it declares its own state of emergency.

Signs Your radiator is Crying for Help

Your temperature gauge shoots up above normal: One minute your engine is calm, and the next it’s overheating. The first sign of this is the temperature gauge on your dashboard.

Coolant disappearing like palliative: If you have to regularly top up coolant or water in your car radiator, this is a red flag.

Mysterious puddles under your car: You think it’s just AC water or rainwater? Check very well, it could be your radiator or water hose leaking.

Steam coming out of your bonnet: Unless you’re auditioning for a Nollywood horror movie, steam shouldn’t be pouring out like a puff-puff frying stand from your bonnet.

Why Ignoring a Bad Radiator is Dangerous

Now, let’s get serious for a minute. Your radiator’s job is to cool your engine, a bad radiator can lead to engine overheating, which in turn can fry your engine. And once your engine is gone, it’s not “haba,” it’s “chai!”

Common Radiator Problems You Should Know

• Leaks: Small, ignored leaks become big, expensive problems with time. Don’t ignore this once you notice it, fix it immediately.
• Clogged Radiator Fins: Over time, dirt, dust and debris builds up in the radiator fins. Your radiator is not a dustbin, please flush it out with a pressure wash, you will find it at most car wash.
• Rust: Rust is like that one nosy neighbor—once it sets in, it ruins everything. Look out for corroded joints and parts of the radiator and address it.

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