Loan Car
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We are a family run, friendly and highly professional car repair and servicing garage. Established in 1983, we can service and repair all makes and models including cars still under manufacturer’s warranty. We are an independent VW and AUDI specialist and an approved MOT testing station. Whatever...
Loan Car
Collect & Deliver
Customer Drop-off
We are a family run service covering Henley on Thames, Sonning Common, Emmer Green, Caversham, Wargrave, Assendons, Bix and surrounds. Our technicians have over 30 years experience serving the needs of thousands of customers and we are proud of our reputation for offering quality workmanship and the...
Loan Car
Collect & Deliver
Customer Drop-off
COURTNEYS GARAGE - RG9 1UF
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.
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.
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.
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