Truck Cooling System Maintenance & Repair

Your truck may be a workhorse, but like any thoroughbred, overheating can cause significant and permanent damage. A truck engine's cooling system is essential to the operation of your vehicle, and the operation of your business. Whenever the ‘Engine Temperature’ light turns on, or when the temperature gauge shows 'high', it is imperative you take your truck or commercial vehicle to a professional mechanic as soon as possible to avoid a breakdown and engine damage. Better still, have an experienced mechanic maintain your truck’s cooling system before repairs are needed.

The experienced and certified expert mechanics at Red’s Garage can maintain, diagnose and repair all kinds of truck cooling systems and replace any worn out parts

When a truck engine starts, the coolant surrounding it starts to warm up. Once the coolant has reached an optimal temperature, the thermostat opens and the coolant travels to the radiator to cool down. This process ensures that the truck’s engine doesn’t overheat. A commercial vehicle takes a lot of abuse and, over time, the thermostat can wear out, causing your engine temperature to fluctuate. When you bring your truck to Red’s Garage, our trained and certified mechanics will thoroughly inspect the thermostat, repair or replace it if necessary, and change the coolant. If the temperature setting in your truck shows that the engine is overheating, schedule an appointment at our Port Chester garage for cooling systems maintenance and repair.

A truck’s heater core heats the cabin of the truck and makes for a more comfortable ride during those cold winters. Your truck’s heater core has small piping with numerous bends, and the coolant needs to pass freely without clogs or leaks. If you find the flooring under the dashboard wet, bring it immediately to Red’s Garage in Port Chester, NY. We have the best diagnostic tools and expert mechanics, and we will repair your truck’s heater core and get you back to work in no time.

Fan belts connect the spinning engine to the cooling fan, alternator, refrigerant pump, and more. If the fan belt breaks due to wear and tear, it will affect the pumping of coolant to cool the engines, reduce the abilities of the AC system, and could even result in a loss of electric power and full disablement of your vehicle. Changing a fan belt can be fairly simple, but it requires precision, something that the mechanics at Red’s Garage are expert at. If you think that there might be a problem with your fan belt, call our Port Chester garage at 914-939-2359 today!

The hoses are the highways and byways of the cooling system. Because of the chemical nature of the coolant and the possibility of impurities, the insides of the hose can get damaged from corrosion. Trust Red’s Garage to swap your truck’s damaged hoses with the highest quality replacements. 

The radiator has one of the most important functions in your truck: it maintains the heat transfer function of your truck’s cooling system. Because of all the work that a radiator does, its position at the front of the vehicle, and its somewhat delicate design, it is more susceptible to various damage and malfunction caused by rust, erosion, leaks, and impurity deposits. A problem in your truck’s radiator can manifest as temperature swings in the cabin, pressure build up in the engine, and occasionally, squeaking noises. Let the expert mechanics at Red’s Garage in Port Chester, NY take a look at your radiator. We are the best when it comes to correct diagnosis, quality service and parts. Call us at 914-939-2539 and book an appointment today!

The a/c system in your truck is a complicated. The refrigerant in your truck’s a/c system transfers the heat inside the cab to the outside world through a compressor, an expansion valve, and several heat exchangers. The refrigerant is required to remain liquid and then turn to gas at the proper temperature and pressure to successfully transfer heat. Your truck’s refrigerant must be checked regularly, and the a/c system should be checked for leaks, to ensure that the system works efficiently.

This summer don’t wait for the heat to come before you take care of your truck’s a/c system. Swing on by Red’s Garage in Port Chester, NY, and let our experienced technicians keep your drivers cool and comfortable! Making sure the air conditioning system in each of your trucks is running smoothly can help them get through the day with maximum productivity.

Having a well-functioning a/c system may seem like an unnecessary luxury, but the truth is that your truck’s a/c system provides more than just cooler air for the folks on board. It is an important part of the vehicle as a whole, and it’s critical to the success of your business that you keep your fleet of trucks well maintained. Red’s Garage has everything you need to keep your business rolling. Give us a call and see how a little bit of maintenance can save you a lot of money!