Coolant Change in North East
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Established in 2009, City Auto Solutions Ltd have become one of the leading garages in Sunderland; offering competitive prices on a wide range of garage services to clients throughout the Tyne and Wear, ranging from MOT tests to car servicing. We have strived to be very competitive and as a result o...
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Millenium Mot Centre is a family run business and has been established for over 20 years with over 40 years experience. We are proud of our excellent reputation and professional workmanship. We aim to give excellent service and value for money at all times. We offer Servicing and Repair work of a...
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Have you been in search of a garage that can carry out professional car servicing in Wallsend and the surrounding areas? If you have, then please look no further than the experts here at Wallsend Test Centre. We are a well established and well respected garage that offers over 30 years of accomplish...
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At GC AUTOS LTD, we take care of our many satisfied customers and that is why they keep coming back. With 36 Years experience (and counting) you can be assured of a high quality service every time you visit our car service facility.
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At BMR Garage Services, you’ll find the high standards and quality of your franchised dealer, but for considerably less. We only use high-quality OE branded parts to service and repair all modern cars to manufacturer’s standards. With the highest in quality, friendly, and fast customer service, we k...
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Need a garage you can trust? We take great pride in our reputation and make sure that we always offer you a first class service as well as great customer service and ensure that you're back behind the wheel as quickly as possible. We know how important your vehicle can be to your personal or busines...
What is coolant?
Coolant is a specially-formulated chemical liquid, commonly known as antifreeze, that circulates through a car’s engine. It removes excess heat from a car’s engine by passing it through the car’s radiator.
Furthermore, the solution contains inhibitors that protect the metal, plastic and rubber in the cooling system from corrosion.
And, as the name antifreeze suggests, it also doesn’t freeze up in bitterly cold conditions, so it plays an important role in a car all year long.
Why is changing the coolant important?
Coolant levels should be checked frequently, at least every 3-6 months. Low coolant can cause overheating, which would have serious implications for other components on the car. Even though coolant can leak and evaporate over time, in many cars it often looks as though the coolant never needs changing because its level seems to stay the same.
However, draining and flushing the coolant system, including the radiator, at least once a year is important. Flushing pushes out all the old coolant, debris from corrosion and scale. If left in the engine, it may become clogged up, potentially causing extensive damage. That's why booking a coolant change regularly is important.
How is a coolant change done?
Before a mechanic drains the cooling system, he might add coolant cleaner to the coolant and then start the engine, depending on what the manufacturer specifies. After the car has run for a while, he would turn it off and drain it. He would then add water to flush it and drain it again, twice, before finally putting in the fresh coolant.
What are the possible signs that a car needs a coolant change?
- When a car’s maintenance or engine temperature light illuminates on its dashboard.
- If the car’s engine starts running at a higher temperature than usual, signifying that the engine is overheating.
How long does a coolant change take?
- Approximately 1 hour.
How much does a coolant change cost?
- Up to £50.
Driving in the North East
With its vibrant major cities of Newcastle, Durham and Sunderland, the North East also has some of the most breathtaking drives in the country. The Northumberland coast is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, harbouring destinations such as the Holy Island of Lindisfarne and Dunstanburgh Castle. The easternmost parts of the North East are also among the driest in the UK, although snow and ice can frequently cause traffic disruption in the winter months.
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