Significantly lowered coolant levels usually mean you have a leak, or your engine is running too hot. Coolant levels should only be checked when the engine is completely cool, because engine coolant can be hot enough to burn. Since antifreeze helps regulate your engine’s internal temperature, it is important to check antifreeze levels often. Why Should You Have Cooling System Flush and Fill Services Performed at Gerald's Tires & Brakes? A cooling system flush is necessary for maintaining proper performance levels. Aside from maintaining constant engine temperatures as it passes through the cooling system, antifreeze prevents corrosion and lubricates engine components to ensure that everything moves and performs properly. Your engine’s coolants must be capable of withstanding cold temperatures without freezing and warm temperatures without boiling. Ethylene glycol is mixed with water to make antifreeze, which is used in cooling systems to regulate your engine’s temperature. Your vehicle’s cooling system helps maintain a constant internal temperature. The efficiency of a cold engine is low in comparison to a warm engine, and cold engines are prone to pollution. If your engine overheats, it can cause major damage to various components and cost you a significant amount of time and money to fix. In your vehicle, fuel is converted into heat energy, which means the internal temperatures in your engine compartment can increase dramatically in a short period of time. The Basics Behind Cooling System Flush and Fill Services at Gerald's Tires & Brakes

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