If you have seen a vehicle sitting by the side of the road with steam pouring out from under the hood, you may have been tempted to laugh--unless it’s happened to you. Overheating is no laughing matter for any driver. Not only will you end up stranded somewhere, but an overheated engine can cause serious or even irreparable damage if the problem is not addressed right away.

More often than not, overheating is caused by problems with the Chrysler PT Cruiser radiator, which is the core component of your vehicle’s cooling system. You will find your PT Cruiser radiator sitting near the front of your engine bay just behind your front grille.

A series of hoses and passages circulate coolant through your engine to remove the massive amounts of heat generated by all those moving parts. The job of your Chrysler PT Cruiser radiator is to remove, or radiate, the heat from the coolant as you drive, so that the liquid can continue to do its job. The most common problems that develop with radiators are blockage and leaking. Your PT Cruiser radiator can become blocked due to buildup of rust and debris that flakes from the inside of the radiator as it ages. The best way to prevent blockage is to ensure that you regularly flush and clean your radiator according to the manufacturer’s recommendations. Leaks are another common problem with radiators, which can occur at the radiator hoses, the water pump, or due to a minor collision or natural rusting over time. If your Chrysler PT Cruiser radiator is leaking, do not hesitate to replace it right away, before you find yourself at the side of the road with other drivers laughing at you.We carry a full line of PT Cruiser radiators at great low prices.