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Effects Of A Bad Front Radiator Support In Your MINI
The radiator plays a huge role in helping to maintain the temperature in the engine at optimum while it runs. On its part, the radiator is supported and mounted by a front radiator support mechanism. This system protects the radiator from suffering damage by securing it under the hood of the car. The front radiator support also holds the condenser assembly and cooling fan system, preventing them from coming to harm.
The most common cause of a bad front radiator support system is an impact from bumping into something like another car or a stationary object, like a wall or pole. Getting rear-ended can also damage the front radiator support system. In the case of such an impact, the radiator support may become bent or broken; causing damage to the radiator that can also cause leakage of the coolant fluid.
In the MINI, hitting a curb or a high bump can also damage the front radiator support.
Some of the signs of a bad front radiator support system include an obviously bent or broken front radiator support, which can generally be spotted with a visual inspection. In addition, you may notice leaking coolant that will present in the form of a greenish pool under the front of your MINI.
Over time, the engine of your car will start to overheat as a result of the malfunctioning of the cooling system, so if you see the temperature creeping up on your dash, it is a good indicator that your coolant system needs a once-over by a skilled MINI mechanic.
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