The Radiator Depot
1125 West Avenue L-8, Lancaster, CA 93534 661.723.8037

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How Cool is That! (Coolant level sensor replacement)

Your vehicle’s engine runs hot.  It should, since it’s a series of little explosions that create the power that gets you going where you want to go.  To keep the engine cool, eng...
Published on: Oct 20, 2024

Radiator Hoses

Your radiator hoses carry coolant between your engine and radiator.  It’s an important job.  If a hose fails, you could lose your engine coolant which might lead to overheating and ver...
Published on: Oct 31, 2023

Heater Core

You may have wondered where the warm air in your passenger compartment comes from. Well, as your engine starts to warm up, it also warms the coolant/antifreeze that circulates around the engine and th...
Published on: May 09, 2023

The Hot Switch (Coolant Vacuum Valve Switch)

When the weather gets cooler, you want the cabin of your vehicle to stay warm.  When you switch on the heat, you may find the air that comes out of the vents just isn't hot.  The problem co...
Published on: Mar 15, 2023

Thermostat

The thermostat is part of your cooling system. Lancaster residents' vehicle thermostats perform a similar function to the thermostats in their homes. At home, you set your thermostat to maintain a com...
Published on: Dec 12, 2022

Air Blend Box

Lancaster drivers push a few buttons or turn some knobs, and voila! They have air blowing on their feet or cool air chilling their face. But how does all that happen? Well, it's all thanks to the...
Published on: Nov 20, 2022

Cooling System Service at The Radiator Depot in Lancaster

Lancaster drivers often ask questions about the cooling system, the system that cools your vehicle engine and keeps it at the proper operating temperature. Let’s examine the topic in two ar...
Published on: Nov 03, 2022

Heater Core

{{ image('MzU0') }} Lancaster drivers may wonder where the air in a vehicle's passenger compartment comes from. Well, as your engine starts to warm up, it also warms the coolant/antifreeze ...
Published on: Jul 08, 2022