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What Is a Coolant Flush?

What Is a Coolant Flush?

Coolant fluid, also known as antifreeze, is essential to your vehicle’s cooling system. It helps regulate the engine’s temperature and prevent it from overheating while protecting it from rust and corrosion. Over time, the coolant can become contaminated or break down, decreasing its effectiveness. This is why it’s crucial for vehicle owners to perform regular coolant fluid flushes. A coolant fluid flush involves draining the old coolant from the system and replacing it with fresh coolant. It helps the system run at peak performance and can help prevent costly repairs down the road. To stay on top of cooling system maintenance, you will need to check your coolant fluid regularly and understand the symptoms of a bad cooling system. Check Your Coolant Fluid Regularly It’s vital to check your coolant fluid level regularly to ensure it’s at an appropriate level. Low coolant levels can lead to overheating, which can cause significant engine damage. You shoul ... read more

Signs Your Car Needs Brake Repair

Signs Your Car Needs Brake Repair

Healthy brakes are vital to keeping you, your loved ones, and other drivers on the road safe. While you may have your seatbelts and airbags to protect you in case of an accident, brakes are what keeps them from happening in the first place. To ensure your brakes are in tip-top shape, you should have them regularly inspected. Furthermore, you should be on the lookout for the signs of bad brakes.  Signs That Indicate Your Car Needs Brake Repair Veering Left or Right Brakes help you control how fast and slow your car goes. Even when you press your brakes, your vehicle should not shift its direction. If your car jerks left or right every time the brakes are engaged, you should have your brake pads inspected. This is a common sign of uneven brake pads. However, it can also be a symptom of poor wheel alignment. Odd Brake Pedal  Any unusual feeling with your brake pad is a cause for concern. A vibrating brake pedal could mean that your rotors are wearing unevenly. On the other ... read more

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