Ford Coolant Fluid Exchange in Columbus, OH
Your vehicle's coolant is an essential fluid that is responsible for preventing your vehicle from overheating. At Germain Ford of Columbus, we can offer you a coolant fluid exchange to ensure that your coolant is functioning properly in your Ford vehicle. Our dealership is on Sawmill Road in Columbus, near where Sawbury Boulevard intersects with Sawmill Road. This location is a great spot to come to for service, whether you're located in Columbus, Dublin, Marysville, or Westerville.
A coolant fluid exchange service can also be referred to as a "coolant flush" or as a "radiator fluid exchange". This procedure simply involves draining old coolant out of a vehicle's coolant system and refilling it with fresh, new coolant.
Importance of Exchanging Engine Coolant
Exchanging your coolant is important because coolant will degrade over time. Acids can build up in coolant that can harm components of the system. Coolant is generally formulated with chemicals that help to fight corrosion development. However, these chemicals can lose their effectiveness over time. This makes corrosion development a possible negative consequence of failing to get your engine coolant replaced periodically.
Scheduling Coolant Fluid Service
You shouldn't go too long without checking on the condition of your cooling system. You should check the fluid level in your coolant tank. If you notice that it is low, it is important to fill your coolant back up. If you notice that your engine temperature is tending to get hotter than usual, this is a good indication that you need to refill or flush out your coolant. You may want to have a coolant flush service performed at least once every five years. In terms of mileage, you may want to make sure you're having your coolant flushed out once every 100,000 miles. You can consult your vehicle owner's manual with more precise information on when you should have your coolant fluid exchange service performed.
