Why is the coolant light on my Mercury dashboard on?

If the coolant light illuminates on your dashboard, your engine could be overheating. Pull over to a safe area and wait for the engine to cool down. Then, head to your nearest Firestone Complete Auto Care for a coolant system check.

Can an antifreeze leak wait?

Don’t ignore puddles on your driveway or garage floor. If you see a green, bright orange, or pink fluid puddling under your car (it might be sticky, too), it could be antifreeze that’s leaking out of the engine. Antifreeze has a sweet, attractive smell to cats and dogs (and it’s highly toxic to them), so look out for your pets! Repair any leaks as soon as possible, then carefully wash away any remaining fluid that’s left behind on the driveway or garage floor.

Do Mercury Lynx radiators need to be cleaned?

To keep your Mercury Lynx radiator running well, it’s wise to get it cleaned out a few times a year.

My Lynx overheated! What can cause that?

One of the main reasons your Mercury Lynx engine might overheat is because you don’t have enough coolant. Other causes include a clogged radiator, a damaged cooling fan, a malfunctioning thermostat, or a faulty water pump.

What can cause a Lynx radiator to make boiling or rumbling sounds?

There could be air pockets in your Lynx’s cooling system. You might also have a clogged radiator or faulty radiator cap (this last one is an easy fix!).

Is it bad to have rust on my Lynx radiator?

Yes. Having rust in your Mercury Lynx radiator can cause leaks, a reduction in cooling efficiency, and even radiator failure. If rust is left untreated, it can corrode the radiator's cooling passages, causing small cracks or holes that can significantly impact the radiator's ability to function. To help prevent rust from becoming a major issue, it's important to properly maintain your radiator system.

Radiator Service & Repair for 1985 Mercury Lynx

Get Started

Service Your Mercury Lynx Radiator

Are rising engine temperatures causing rising stress levels for you? Cool it! Schedule your 1985 Mercury Lynx radiator service or repair today.

Schedule an Appointment

When to Service Your 1985 Mercury Lynx Cooling System

Not sure what a radiator does? That makes it difficult to know when to have your Mercury Lynx radiator serviced, but it's still extremely important. As part of your car’s cooling system, your radiator helps keep engine temperature regulated. So, what happens when the radiator isn’t working quite like it should? You guessed it – your engine overheats, and it may even break down completely.

Keeping up with regular radiator maintenance in your 1985 Mercury Lynx is crucial to keep your engine in the best possible shape for years to come. To keep your radiator functioning, Mercury recommends replacing your antifreeze or coolant at scheduled intervals but it’s a good idea to keep your eyes open for any indication that your radiator is failing. You might be driving around (or about to be stranded) with a failing radiator if you notice a low coolant light or higher-than-normal engine temperatures on your dashboard, or if you spot coolant leaks coming from your car. As soon as you see one of these symptoms, come to your nearest Firestone Complete Auto Care for a Courtesy Check.

What to Expect from Mercury Lynx Radiator Repair

What’s included in a radiator repair service? When you come to Firestone Complete Auto Care, we’ll begin your radiator repair with an in-depth inspection of the cooling system in your Mercury Lynx. We then do a machine-powered radiator exchange, replenish flushed chemicals, sealants, and lubricants, and then pressure check for leaks.

Radiator problems often go hand in hand with water pump problems. Of all the parts in your 1985 Mercury Lynx engine, the water pump is one that you'll want to have repaired or replaced as soon as you discover a problem with it. This vital part keeps coolant moving through the engine, hoses, and radiator. If it’s not working well (or at all), your engine can easily overheat. Let our technicians examine your radiator pumps and hoses to ensure everything is operating as it should. When it comes to radiator service and repair, we’ll take excellent care of your 1985 Mercury Lynx at Firestone Complete Auto Care. After all, we know it’s not just a car. It’s your car.

Mercury Lynx Radiator Q&A

With regular maintenance and service as needed, you could extend the life of your 1985 Mercury Lynx radiator. Get answers to common radiator questions, and head to your nearest Firestone Complete Auto Care as soon as you suspect a radiator issue.

Why is the coolant light on my Mercury dashboard on? If the coolant light illuminates on your dashboard, your engine could be overheating. Pull over to a safe area and wait for the engine to cool down. Then, head to your nearest Firestone Complete Auto Care for a coolant system check.
Can an antifreeze leak wait? Don’t ignore puddles on your driveway or garage floor. If you see a green, bright orange, or pink fluid puddling under your car (it might be sticky, too), it could be antifreeze that’s leaking out of the engine. Antifreeze has a sweet, attractive smell to cats and dogs (and it’s highly toxic to them), so look out for your pets! Repair any leaks as soon as possible, then carefully wash away any remaining fluid that’s left behind on the driveway or garage floor.
Do Mercury Lynx radiators need to be cleaned? To keep your Mercury Lynx radiator running well, it’s wise to get it cleaned out a few times a year.
My Lynx overheated! What can cause that? One of the main reasons your Mercury Lynx engine might overheat is because you don’t have enough coolant. Other causes include a clogged radiator, a damaged cooling fan, a malfunctioning thermostat, or a faulty water pump.
What can cause a Lynx radiator to make boiling or rumbling sounds? There could be air pockets in your Lynx’s cooling system. You might also have a clogged radiator or faulty radiator cap (this last one is an easy fix!).
Is it bad to have rust on my Lynx radiator? Yes. Having rust in your Mercury Lynx radiator can cause leaks, a reduction in cooling efficiency, and even radiator failure. If rust is left untreated, it can corrode the radiator's cooling passages, causing small cracks or holes that can significantly impact the radiator's ability to function. To help prevent rust from becoming a major issue, it's important to properly maintain your radiator system.