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Here at Smith’s of London in West Norwood, we offer a full range of motoring services. Everything from a simple service, air conditioning re-gassing or tyre change, right through to a comprehensive Manufacturer service plan to cover all your car needs for the years ahead.
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Catering to drivers in South West London since 1994, we have built up an incredible reputation as an experienced and honest repair garage. Offering our faithful customers much more than just vehicle repairs, our highly-trained mechanics are able to conduct MOT testing, vehicle servicing, diagnostic ...
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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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