Checking your coolant levels in your vehicle

The coolant is vital to keeping your engine cool when driving and to stop it from overheating. If your engine over heats it can cause a serious amount of damage and in some cases completely ruin the engine and many of its components. With the temperatures set to soar in to the thirties over the next week or so, it is more important than ever to check your coolant levels and make sure that you keep them topped up.

Coolant can just be water but it is advised that you add antifreeze to it especially during the winter months to ensure the coolant does not freeze, meaning it will not pass through the engine when you start the car up.

Always ensure you check your coolant level prior to going on any long journey and then once every few weeks. If your coolant level is low, then make sure you top it up before you set off and if the coolant seems to be dropping significantly or quickly then you may have a leak. If this happens, be sure to take your car in to the nearest garage as soon as possible and avoid driving it otherwise.