Coolant System Flush & Repair | Stanley Ford Gilmer

Coolant System Service at Stanley Ford Gilmer

Your vehicle generates enough heat to destroy itself each day, and it would do that if not for your vehicle’s coolant system that lowers those internal temperatures. Your vehicle’s coolant system is vitally important to the life of your engine. Stanley Ford Gilmer wants to help with our coolant system service if you live near Gilmer, Tyler, Longview, or the surrounding areas.

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Coolant System Service

Our technicians at Stanley Ford Gilmer are here to serve you. We will bring your vehicle in and start your vehicle’s maintenance with a coolant system diagnostic to ensure that your radiator or thermostat has no problems. The technicians will also do the following:

Check pressure and coolant volume.
Check heating core, water pump, belts, hoses, radiator, and head gasket.
Check for leaks and cracks in the system and other worn-out elements, replacing elements as needed.
Flush the coolant system of old fluids and replace them with fresh coolant.
Ensure that the system is at the right level of coolant.

When Do I Flush the System?

Your owner’s manual has the manufacturer’s recommended schedules for all maintainable systems, including your coolant system. The coolant in your vehicle doesn’t expire, but over time, it will become less effective. Owner’s manuals vary, so it is important to find out the specifics of your model. Owner’s manuals usually suggest between 30,000 and 120,000 miles for a coolant change. If you are unsure if it is time for a coolant flush, Stanley Ford Gilmer can test your fluid to see if it needs to be replaced. There may be times that the coolant will need to be flushed ahead of schedule, so if you have noticed any of the following, you may want to schedule a fluid flush:

Temperature shows high heat regularly.
Regular overheating, such as when you find yourself on the side of the road or in a parking lot with steam coming out from under your hood.
You notice a sugary or maple syrup-like smell, which indicates that your antifreeze may be burning up from a leak in the system.
You notice fluid under your vehicle. Antifreeze is usually orange or green, but it can come in other colors as well. If you notice a pool of liquid under your vehicle that’s orange or green, then you have a leak.

Is There a Difference Between Antifreeze and Coolant?

Coolant and antifreeze are related because your liquid coolant is a mix of 50% water and 50% antifreeze. Antifreeze is a component of coolant. It helps keep your fluid circulating by preventing it from freezing in colder weather or boiling in hotter weather. Be sure that you check your fluid levels as directed in your manual.
If you suspect you need a coolant flush or other cooling system maintenance, contact Stanley Ford Gilmer, and schedule an appointment for cooling system service in our service department. Let us help you keep your vehicle on the road for a long time. Set up an appointment with our online service scheduler or give us a call today.

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