Coolant Change in Brighton
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We are well established, third generation family run MOT and service station. We also specialize in brakes, exhausts, suspension, steering and batteries. Located in the easily accessible village of Patcham in the north of Brighton close to the main A23 and A27.
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With extensive experience spanning several years and a wide range of services offered throughout Sussex and its neighboring areas, KIS Autocentres (Brighton) is the ultimate choice for car repairs. Our Brighton garage ensures that customers can't go wrong when they entrust their vehicles to us. Our...
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1st Class Garage has been repairing cars in Brighton since 1993. We have been at our current premises since 1999 and run a full car and van repair service and Brighton MOT test centre for both Class 4 & Class 7 vehicles. Among the many services we provide for our customers we perform engine carbon ...
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T. Reeve & Son was started in 1869. It is a family run business and we undertake all forms of mechincal work aswell as servicing and MOT.
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Elite Garages are one of the South’s leading independent tyre, MOT and car service operators with a turnover in excess of £53 million and over 300 employees. Elite Garages is a family-run company covering the whole of the South and South East of England. The company recently celebrated 50 years in...
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Here at Jacksons Garage we pride ourselves on long-lasting customer relationships built on trust and exceptional service If your engine light is displaying, your clutch needs replacing or your brakes are showing signs of wear and tear, give us a call, we are here to help...
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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