Coolant Change in Birmingham
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At Birmingham Auto Centre Ltd, as a long standing local Business, we pride ourselves on delivering a reliable and efficient service, from the moment you turn up, to the moment you collect your car. We specialise in servicing vehicles for local people and businesses at our site in Birmingham and have...
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For expert repairs, servicing, diagnostics, pre-purchase inspections and fleet management, right on your doorstep, we are the team to call. Completely mobile, we can provide our services at your home or workplace at a time that suits you. We are highly experienced mechanics and pride ourselves on p...
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Smart MOT & Service Centre are your local independent garage based in Aston and with our new branch in Nechells, take great pride in being able to offer our customers a fast, affordable and customer oriented service. We opened our doors back in 2015 and have gone from strength to strength over the l...
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AA & RAC approved garage - FREE COLLECTION & DELIVERY across Birmingham & Solihull We’re based in STECHFORD, just walking distance away from the Stechford Retail Park. That way, if we need to hold on to your car for a little while, we’re still around public transport networks. We’re not too far fr...
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Fast Fit Auto Centre is home to a team of expert technicians with years of invaluable experience. We offer a wide range of garage services for your vehicle, from oil changes to wheel alignment. Additionally we can arrange for body work repairs to your vehicle.
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Welcome to Auto Solutions & Parts Limited RAC APPROVED GARAGE Professional and reliable service for all your car needs. ENGINE REBUILDING OR RECONDITIONING SPECIALISTS SPECIALISTS IN CLUTCH REPLACEMENT AT VERY COMPETITIVE PRICES TIMING CHAIN AND TIMING BELT REPLACEMENT FOR ALMOST ALL MAKES ...
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 Birmingham
Birmingham is the second largest and most populous UK city after London, a fact which might go some way to explaining why it’s simply stuffed with things to do and see. Six universities keep the place youthful with a vibrant and multi-cultural grassroots art, music and literary scene. Birmingham’s international reputation has been built on its many celebrated cultural institutions. As well as housing the world’s largest pre-Raphaelite collection of artwork, the city is home to the Birmingham Royal Ballet, the Symphony Orchestra, the Repertory Theatre and the Barber Institute of Fine Arts as well a diverse range of other arts, theatre and music venues.
You’ll find high street and designer shops at the Bullring and Mailbox centres, and if vintage chic is more your thing then wander the quirky East Side for some unique finds. Birmingham’s drink and food scene is currently thriving, with exotic flavours catering for all tastes. It also boasts four Michelin-starred restaurants (more than any city in England except London) and street food that’s hard to beat. It may be a tightly populated place but Brummies love their green spaces. As well as the splendid Birmingham Botanical Gardens there are an additional five hundred and seventy-one parks to choose from - more than any other European city.
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