Nov 1, 2024
Essential Honda Service in Longview, WA - Stirling Honda

Regular maintenance reduces repair costs and improves your Honda’s drivability and efficiency. As your Honda dealer, we want to tell you about some of the Honda maintenance we can perform for you.

Radiator Repairs

The radiator is the heart of your Honda’s cooling system. Engine heat is captured by the fast-moving coolant that flows through your engine. The coolant transports this heat to the radiator, and cooler air flowing in through the radiator grill removes the heat from the coolant by heat exchange. The coolant then flows back into the engine to continue its journey.

As time passes, the radiator can become blocked by sludge that accumulates inside it. This sludge can block the radiator tubes and restrict cooling. The heat and pressure in the cooling system can lead to issues like a failed water pump or a jammed thermostat. Rubber radiator hoses could also become worn and leak. Our technicians can repair any possible radiator issue, and your cooling system will work efficiently again.

Battery Testing

The battery has two main functions: it supplies the initial electrical charge that causes your engine to crank and start the combustion process. It also supplies power to all your vehicle’s systems and devices when the engine is switched off. As time passes, the chemical reactions inside the battery that enable it to store and supply electricity cause the chemicals to break down, reducing the battery’s storage capacity.

The average life of a battery is three to five years, and we advise testing your battery when it is three years old. Our battery tester can identify any weaknesses in the battery and determine its probable remaining life. If your battery is failing, we can replace it for you in minutes.

Electrical Repairs

Your Honda contains over a mile of wires and cables that transport electricity from the alternator to every system and device that requires it. The wiring is protected by thick plastic insulation to protect it from grease, dirt, and water. Older electrical wiring can become fragile and break, and this will cut off power to one or more systems. We can easily trace damaged wiring and replace it.

The alternator, the electrical generator that produces power for your Honda, can wear out and fail in time. Fuses can also blow and cut off electricity to systems that require it. Solenoids and sensors can wear out, preventing electrical components from working. Electrical grounding wires can break due to age and cause electrical shorts and other disruptions in the system. Our Honda-trained technicians can repair any possible electrical issue for you.

Book your maintenance by contacting our service department today at Stirling Honda in Longview, WA.