Overheating & Radiator Repairs in Houston, TX

It depends on how hot it got and for how long. A brief overheat may not cause lasting damage, but repeated or severe overheating can warp heads, damage gaskets, and score cylinder walls. We can test for internal damage with a compression test and combustion leak test.

Radiator replacement cost varies by vehicle. Some are straightforward bolt-in jobs; others require removing components for access. We’ll diagnose the leak, give you an exact quote, and only proceed with your approval. Call (832) 607-0968.

In an emergency, plain water will keep the engine cool temporarily. But water alone doesn’t protect against corrosion or freezing, and it lowers the boiling point of the coolant mix. The real question is why the coolant is low — there’s likely a leak that needs repair.

Most manufacturers recommend a coolant flush every 30,000 to 60,000 miles or every 3-5 years. Houston’s heat can degrade coolant faster. We test coolant pH and freeze-point protection to determine if it’s time.

At highway speed, airflow through the radiator helps cool the engine. At idle or in traffic, the cooling fan takes over. If the electric fan, fan relay, or fan temperature switch has failed, there’s no airflow at low speeds — and the engine overheats.

A cold heater usually means coolant isn’t flowing through the heater core. This can be caused by low coolant level, a stuck thermostat, a clogged heater core, or an air pocket in the system. We diagnose the specific cause and fix it.