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-- One of the most overlooked maintenance items on your car is the coolant system. Most people don't even think about it until they are on the side of the road with the hood up and steam pouring out of the radiator. This traffic nightmare can be avoided by some simple routine maintenance. Your coolant system should be flushed every two years and the anti freeze replaced as well. The chemicals in anti freeze begin to... more
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-- Checking the radiator flush is still part of the maintenance process. The coolant in your radiator does not last forever. Over time it can break down and start to corrode the interior of your radiator. This can lead to cooling problems and radiator repair. Buying a radiator flush once a year is a cheaper insurance against radiator repairs. Lights too - be it exterior or interior, are very important for the road and for the... more
-- The summer is typically the roughest season on your car. The added heat and strain of the air conditioning system can result in breakdowns and being stranded. Here are some tips for your car this summer that will keep you going, keep you cool and minimize repairs. Basically these tips can keep you out of the breakdown lane. 1) Cooling system flush and fill. This costs around $60-$80 and is important as residue, rust, metal... more
-- Its main function is to act as the temperature regulator of your car's cooling system. It does this by blocking the flow of coolant to the radiator until the engine has warmed up. When the engine is cold, no coolant flows through the engine. The general operating temperature of an engine is about 200 degrees Fahrenheit, or 95 degrees Celsius. Once the engine reaches this, the thermostat opens. Hot coolant flows away from the engine... more
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