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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
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  Ask HJ: What’s trending? 8 Aug 2012 (News)
  the air-conditioning on his 2000 Ford Focus blows hot air instead of cold. HJ replied:  “Depends what the problem is. It might be the coolant valve to the heater matrix. This is quite a common failure on Fords. If you
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  A Grand Monday: Ford Granada Scorpio 2 Jul 2018 (News)
  . Three owners, 41k on the clock, MoT, decent interior... although it's not without its issues. A recent coolant change and a new thermostat hints at some cooling issues that might be worth checking out (possibly and air lock). But the vendor is extremely upfront in his description - they're
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  Free fluids check for all SEATs in UK 22 Jun 2009 (News)
  . The free check, which takes just a few minutes to complete and does not need to be booked in advance, covers oil and coolant levels as well as brake fluid and washer bottle. SEAT's expert technicians will advise owners of any levels that need attention and offer a chargeable top-up service where required
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  Haynes launches step-by-step online workshop videos 25 Sep 2017 (News)
  . Drivers can also learn how to replace things like the rear shock absorbers, auxiliary belt, fuel pump coolant, alternator, brake pads, pollen filter, headlight bulbs, plus engine oil and filter. Andrew Golby, global digital director for Haynes Publishing, said, ‘We are now working hard
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  British Motor Heritage's 2014 catalogue is out now 12 Mar 2014 (News)
  Samco silicone coolant hoses Zircotec heat management coatings Renovo hood treatments MGB race parts Startmonkey and Powermonkey recharging products For further details on British Motor Heritage log
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  A Grand Monday: Audi A6 23 Mar 2015 (News)
  . There’s some service history, which shows the car has had new spark plugs, air filter, belts, oil, coolant and brake fluid. It’s also had a new thermostat (we’d suspect a heating issue and want to know how serious this was). New tyres, discs and pads (front) have also been recently fitted
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  Can fuel tanks explode in the hot weather? 27 Jun 2018 (News)
  While the hot weather won’t cause petrol tanks to explode, it can lead to problems for drivers who neglect their car’s general maintenance, with both the engine coolant and oil being worked harder in the summer months. Extreme temperatures can also increase the risk of blow-outs for tyres
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  A Grand Monday: Austin Maestro 1.6HLS 5 Jan 2015 (News)
  of the driver’s door. Under the bonnet, the car’s been recently serviced – new oil and filter, spark plugs, distributor cap, plus fresh coolant. The brakes have also been given a bit of TLC with new wheel cylinders and brake hoses. According to the vendor, the automatic choke
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  Holiday hell predicted this Friday as pre-Christmas traffic DOUBLES 17 Dec 2018 (News)
  . "A single breakdown can bring some roads to a grinding halt, slowing down the Christmas getaway for all of us," said the RAC's patrol of the year, Mark Souster. "A few moments spent checking things like fuel, oil, coolant and screenwash levels and the condition and pressure of tyres
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  Holiday traffic returns to pre-pandemic levels 27 Aug 2021 (News)
  checking tyre pressure and tread, checking oil and coolant levels and topping up where required.  The RAC surveyed 1300 drivers to establish car use trends for the bank holiday weekend. It also worked with transport analytics experts INRIX to identify areas where traffic
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  'Car SOS's Fuzz Townshend launches Classic Friendly garage scheme 10 Jan 2014 (News)
  car insurers. In addition to pre-1960 vehicle safety checks, Classic Friendly also offers buyer’s and seller’s inspections, which includes coolant and brake fluid testing, paint thickness and condition reports and inspection of upholstery, chrome