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Coolant Change in Scotland

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LVS Garage Services
8 Kelvin Square, Houstoun Industrial Estate, Livingston, EH54 5PF
709 Reviews
Small independently Family run garageBased in Livingston for over 30 years

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LVS Garage Services is a small independently Family run garage based in Livingston for over 35 years. Our specialist team of mechanics provide a personal and friendly service and are dedicated to providing our customers with the highest quality of car care. We offer all our customers an extremely hi...

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Tynecastle Garage
60 Gorgie Road, Edinburgh, EH11 2NB
527 Reviews
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CAR & VAN MOT TESTING FIXED PRICE SERVICING MECHANICAL REPAIRS AIR CON RECHARGE !!!IINCLUDING NEW STYLE GAS!!! TYRES, BATTERIES & EXHAUSTS WELDING ACCIDENT REPAIR CENTRE (FREE ESTIMATES) DIAGNOSTIC CHECKS

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Metro Auto Centre
157/158, lower granton road, edinburgh, EH5 1EY
365 Reviews
20 years of experience

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Coolant Change FROM £70

MOT Cars SERVICING, REPAIRS, TYRES, BRAKES, CLUTCHES and more.. Our garage is a friendly, local business run in the heart of Edinburgh that has 20 years of experience. Our business puts our customers first and that’s why we’re proud to offer extremely high standards of customer service, and workm...

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Cairnlea Garage
IBROX, IBROX, GLASGOW, G51 2UZ
169 Reviews
We have been in business since 1948

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We are a local, independent garage, serving Ibrox, Govan, Glasgow and the surrounding area. We have been in business since 1948 Now on the second generation of the same family.

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Livingston Autocare
6 Lindsay Square, Livingston, EH54 8RL
253 Reviews
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Coolant Change FROM £55

Livingston Autocare is a Class 4 & 7 MOT Testing station and garage. It was formed after a conversation between 3 friends as to what kind of a garage we would be happy not just to take our vehicles to but to recommend to our friends and family. With Darren & James being in the business in excess of ...

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T&K Motors
47-53 Green Street, Ayr, KA8 8BQ
102 Reviews

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Coolant Change FROM £59

We are a friendly, family-run Garage and DVSA approved MOT test station based in Ayr. We provide dependable service and friendly advice whenever you need it. Reasons you should choose us for your vehicle maintenance or repairs. •Established over 25 years with 5 experienced mechanics •5 star reviews...

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 Scotland

Motorists in Scotland come up against a range of challenges. The tourism and festival hub of Edinburgh experiences the extremes of urban congestion; but drive out into the Highlands and you may find yourself squaring up against one of the herds of long-horned Highland cattle that roam freely in some areas. BookMyGarage can compare garages the length and breadth of Scotland, whether you’re negotiating Glasgow City Centre or gazing at the expanse of Loch Ness.

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