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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
• 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