Coolant Change in Ashton-under-Lyne
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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?
You should book a coolant change frequently, at least every 2 years. 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.
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 Ashton-Under-Lyne
Ashton-Under-Lyne is a market town in Tameside, Greater Manchester on the north bank of the River Tame and in the foothills of the Pennines.
The Industrial Revolution brought cotton spinning, weaving and coal mining into the Ashton-Under-Lyne area. The era also saw the construction of three canals: the Manchester and Ashton canal, the Huddersfield Narrow Canal and the Peak Forest Canal. The Portland Basin Museum in Ashton offers a fascinating insight into the history of industrial Tameside.
The town still hosts one of the oldest and largest markets in the region with a traditional farmer's market on the last Sunday of every month. There are a number of high street shops in the centre but head to Ashton's Old Town for some good independent shops.
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