Coolant (antifreeze) is a liquid that runs through the cooling system of your vehicle and helps to protect your engine from overheating or freezing. An issue you can have due to coolant maintenance negligence is electrolysis. Electrolysis is when there is an electrical current running through the cooling system causing corrosion and damage to the components.
A coolant service involves pumping out the system and filling it back up with new and specific coolant your vehicle requires, as most automotive manufacturers recommend specific coolants for their vehicles. When pumping out the tank, a vacuum needs to be established to ensure the coolant exits in a timely fashion. Once all the coolant has been pumped out, the new supply is pumped in. After the tank has been filled, the technician will top off with a little more fluid. A coolant service varies from vehicle to vehicle so it’s always a good idea to check your owner’s manual on when they should be done. On average it should be done about every 30,000 miles or every 2 years. If you think your coolant needs changing, please give us a call at (609)-655-2886 to make an appointment and we will check it out for you.
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