Coolant Change in Rugby
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At Binley Woods Service Centre, we pride ourselves on quality workmanship. Our trained technicians will work to the highest standard and only use the quality parts when repairing your vehicle. We work with some of the most reputable suppliers in Coventry so that we can provide quality parts that mee...
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Welcome to Woodside Motor Services Having your vehicle serviced with us not only saves you up to 60% off dealership prices, but gives you the same quality workmanship without affecting your warranty. Because we use reputable (OE) parts, under the block exemption rules, your warranty is unaffected, ...
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Cory’s Car Repairs provide top quality servicing for all makes and models of cars and light commercial vehicles.
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I take pride in the fact that 90% of the work carried out here is repeat business. When a customer walks through the door they can be relaxed by the knowledge and experience of our friendly staff. We have now been trading for 25 years and are now expanding into Unit 2 by opening our own MOT testing...
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Formula One Hillmorton Road, Rugby. Now open on Sundays 10 - 4pm, taking bookings between 11 and 3pm. Established in 1974, Formula One Autocentres set out with a mission to deliver a completely new fast-fit experience to its customers. This would feature clean, modern premises, high-tech equipment ...
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.
What do you need from your garage?
We all have different needs, and choosing a garage is no different. For some of us, it’s the quality of the overall service which matters most; not just the work that’s done under the bonnet, but the human interaction that comes with it. BookMyGarage allows you to compare Rugby garages on everything from their waiting room refreshments or whether having your toddler in tow is going to be a problem, to how clearly the staff can explain the work your car requires.
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