Grease Monkey 'Trusted Tips' Article

Are You Losing Your Cool?

By Rick & Teressa Miller
Preventive Maintenance Experts
St. George, UT

Your vehicle’s radiator uses a coolant mixture of antifreeze and water to lubricate the water pump, protect the engine’s internal metal surfaces from rust and corrosion, and maintain proper operating temperatures.

Over time coolant can become acidic eating away the metal it comes in contact with. As coolant
ages, it loses its detergent and lubricating qualities allowing contaminants to restrict flow through the engine. This will cause an engine to overheat, the most common cause of engine failure.

Servicing your vehicle’s radiator, according to manufacturers’ recommendations, will aid in proper performance of your engine’s heating and cooling systems. Not only does a radiator service reduce the likelihood of overheating, it will also improve cabin heating and air conditioning performance and increase the longevity of your engine’s cooling system components.

Rick & Teressa Miller provide a family-oriented atmosphere at their Grease Monkey centers. Their community-involved business supports the local Police Department, and they are heavily involved with the Chamber of Commerce. Rick and Teressa are involved with the design, construction, ad overall operations of each center. Tick also constructs car washes from concept to completion. They hire local high school students to help start their careers in the automotive industry. Rick and Teressa have owned and operated Grease Monkey centers for 5 years. The entire family helps out with every aspect of the business. They handle day to day operations at each one of their centers in Pleasant Grove, South Jordan, and two locations in St. George, UT.