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• COOLANT: How long does it last and which type should I use?  (FAQs)
  This is a recent press release from Comma:- As motoring technology continues to evolve, Comma, the car care people has announced the launch of a new coolant - Comma Super Longlife Red Coolant. Just like engine oils, coolants are becoming ‘engine specific
• OIL CHANGES: How often should I change the oil in my car? (FAQs)
  , or 10,000 to 15,000 miles, if this is possible. Change the coolant every 3 years if it is an MEG coolant, or every 4 years if it is an MPG coolant. Change the brake fluid every 2 years unless it is Dot 5 silicon brake fluid (unlikely on a mass-produced car
• COOLING SYSTEM AIRLOCKS: How do I get rid of an engine cooling system airlock?  (FAQs)
  pressurecap just enough to let any air out, but close it cagain before coolant comes out. With a bit of luck, that should get rid of the airlock.  
• STORING A CAR: How should I prepare my car for long term storage? (FAQs)
  the oil and filter changed. Make sure the coolant corrosion inhibitors have not degraded (they usually have after 3 - 4 years, so have the coolant changed). If the car has ABS, make sure the brake fluid has been changed within the past two years or the ABS pump could suffer internal corrosion from
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  Top 10: Products to prepare your van for winter (Article)
  with garages can also hook up a quick connector to their battery so the charger can keep the things perfect whenever the van isn’t being driven.    Evans waterless engine coolant - £65 Anyone who did science at school knows that water freezes at zero Celsius and boils at 100. Antifreeze
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  Halfords service costs and plans (Article)
  has 49 service points across the car and includes top-ups where required for coolant, clutch fluid, power steering, brake fluid and windscreen washer as well as an oil and filter replacement. The full and major services include the same points and more to bring the total to 76
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  Top 15: Must-have kit for the classic car owner (Article)
  to www.drapertools.com and quote item number MWD110AGL. Oil / Coolant Catch Pan Carrying out your own oil changes or planning to drain your classic’s cooling system? Then invest a few pounds in a catch pan like this, complete with large handles and pouring lip for easy carrying and disposal. This eight-litre pan
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  How Can I Do My Own Car Service? (Article)
  . Spark plugs, HT leads, fuel filter, coolant, brake fluid, power steering fluid and transmission fluid where applicable are all elements that will wear out or degrade and affect the performance of your car, but replacing them at every service would be costly and unnecessary. What tools do I need
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  How to buy a classic car (Article)
  . This will be because of worn piston rings or cylinder bores – or both. The only solution is a complete rebuild. Next check the underside of the oil filler cap, for signs of a white emulsion. This betrays a failed head gasket with the result that coolant and oil are trying to mix. Beware though; not all
• GARAGE SERVICING: How can I find a reputable garage  to service or repair my car? (FAQs)
  and the garage will save 15 minutes obtaining the new filter from stores and fitting it, plus, of course, the cost of the filter. The Fluids Overfill Charge the customer for an quantity of oil, coolant, ATF, gearbox oil, brake fluid, etc over and above what the car will actually take. Very
• DPFs: What are they and why do they go wrong? (FAQs)
  than 80%. c.) Coolant temperature over 70°C for at least 2 minutes. d.) No DPF-relevant faults stored in system. e.) A defined vehicle speed threshold must have been exceeded (e.g. for >80% loading, 100 km/h) Question: Under what conditions
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  Practical guides: Topping up coolant 25 Nov 2011 (News)
  How to safely and correctly top up the engine coolant on your car
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  Chevrolet 'enhances' Volt safety 6 Jan 2012 (News)
  ). The improvements come after a test that reproduces coolant leak after a full-scale vehicle crash. The test resulted in an electrical fire three weeks later, so Chevrolet has announced that it will enhance the vehicle structure and battery coolant system in the Volt. However, the brand is keen
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  May 2017 DVSA recall round-up: Overheating Audis, broken Ford airbags and problematic Peugeots 24 May 2017 (News)
  , with thousands of recalls for  the A4, A5 and A6 over a coolant pump problem. According to the technical notice, particles in the engine coolant can leads to blockages in the pump, which can result in overheating.  There is also a significant recall for 14,000 Q5s, with a risk
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  XPart’s AutoService centres offer K-Series engine repairs 25 Aug 2010 (News)
  address many of the causes of coolant leaks and install a coolant level sensor kit to detect any subsequent drop in coolant levels." Please  visit www.xpart.com  to locate your nearest XPart MG Rover specialist.
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  Renault launches 115g/km Eco2 diesel in an Scenic 19 May 2011 (News)
  to regenerate the particulate filter, however the engine is being used. Renault uses Thermo Management to improve economy and reduce emissions immediately after cols starts by keeping the engine coolant in the cylinder head until it has got to temperature. A thermo valve then opens the bore water jacked
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  Keep Your Cool for £35 10 May 2001 (News)
  ; a check of all hoses, clips gaskets, water pump housing, belts and coolant levels; inspection of the radiator or header tank cap; check of thermostat; followed by a second pressure test. Any work and new parts required will then be quoted for separately. But once the system is pronounced
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  Easy Way To Find The Right Oil For Your Car 26 Feb 2010 (News)
  Millers Oils, the specialist oils and fuel treatments manufacturer, has launched its 'Which Oil?' online advice tool designed to make it easier for motorists to find the recommended and correct grade of engine oil, gearbox oil and coolant for both cars and vans
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  Drivers 'should resolve to make cars fitter' 8 Jan 2008 (News)
  on oil and coolant levels are often ignored by motorists, despite the fact that they can save money on repair bills by having a working knowledge of their vehicles. Motorpoint managing director David Shelton comments that car fitness should be high on people's list of priorities in 2008
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  Cheap car maintenance deal for Volvo owners 29 Dec 2009 (News)
  performance from their vehicles as well as making sure coolant and antifreeze are ready to do their jobs. A cleaning is also part of the offer, which runs until March 31st 2010. Volvo's deal comes on the heels of an announcement by the AA that Christmas break-downs are being reported