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Tynecastle Garage
60 Gorgie Road, Edinburgh, EH11 2NB
532 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
369 Reviews
20 years of experience

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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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Edinburgh Car Services
33 Bankhead Terrace, Edinburgh, EH11 4DY
132 Reviews
Independent, family run businessWith over 30 years’ combined experience

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Edinburgh Car Services As an independent, family run business, we at EDINBURGH CAR SERVICES pride ourselves on delivering the highest quality of vehicle maintenance and repairs for our customers. With over 30 years’ combined experience we have a passion for the work we do, and only ever use the ...

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Jack Walker Partnership Ltd
Unit 3, Westcraigs Industrial Estate, Turnhouse Road, Edinburgh, EH12 8NR
63 Reviews
Established for more than 35 years

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Jack Walker Partnership Ltd. is an independent service & repair centre in the West of Edinburgh close to Gyle shopping centre and with easy access from the M8/M9 corridor. We specialise in all makes of cars & light commercials. Air conditioning, tyres and exhaust are all catered for at competitive p...

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Heriothill Garage
18 MANDERSTON STREET, EDINBURGH, EH6 8LY
83 Reviews

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From our well-equipped premises on the edge of Leith, just a short distance from Edinburgh Old Town, we offer a range of services, including MOT tests, diagnostics and repairs. No matter what your vehicle requires, from a new section of exhaust to a complete suspension rebuild, we’ll be happy to hel...

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Polwarth Motors
3a Merchiston Mews, Edinburgh, EH10 4PE
5 Reviews

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Tyres Suspension Diagnostics Clutches MOT Exhausts Brakes Servicing Gearbox Repairs

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.

 

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