Radiators, hoses, pumps, and thermostats — keep your engine cool in Florida heat.
Overheating and coolant leaks can destroy an engine fast in Florida. We pressure-test the cooling system, inspect hoses and radiators, and repair water pumps and thermostats.
Serving Lakeland and Polk County from 1620 George Jenkins Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33815. Mac's Auto Repair and Towing provides cooling system repair with ASE-certified technicians, clear written estimates, and 24 Months / 24,000 Miles on qualifying repairs.
Lakeland summers punish cooling systems — slow leaks turn into overheating on US-92 or the Polk Parkway. At Mac's we inspect radiators, hoses, clamps, water pumps, and thermostats as a complete system.
We pressure-test for leaks, verify fan operation, and explain what failed before major work begins. Cabin A/C is separate — see our A/C service page for refrigerant and compressor work.
Practical info for Polk County drivers: when to call, what happens during cooling system repair, and how Mac's handles diagnosis before parts.
Call immediately if the gauge is in the red or you see steam — stop driving if it is safe to do so and call Mac's.
Typical timeline
Hose and thermostat jobs are often same-day. Radiator or water pump work may require parts ordering — we quote lead time before you approve.
Bring with you
Pressure test
We pressure-test the cooling system to locate external leaks before guessing at parts.
Component inspection
Radiator, hoses, water pump, thermostat, and fan operation are checked together.
Written estimate
You approve work in writing before major parts or labor begin.
Repair & verify
System is refilled, bled, and monitored for proper operating temperature before return.
If the gauge is in the red, steam is visible, or coolant is pouring out, stop safely and call for shop-hours Bertha Mon–Fri 8–5 or Mac's after-hours coordination. Do not keep driving an overheating engine.
No — engine coolant (often green, orange, or pink) is part of the cooling system that keeps your engine from overheating. A/C refrigerant is a separate system. We diagnose both in-house.
Lakeland's written repair warranty
Mac's-supplied parts warranted against defects on qualifying repairs. Mac's workmanship on covered repairs — repair or replace at our option. Real coverage you can read before you pay — not handshake-only promises.
1620 George Jenkins Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33815 · Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
