Weekly Car Tip: Flush Your Coolant

As older coolant runs through your vehicle, the more stress is placed on your radiator and your engine begins to run hotter than normal.  Mineral deposits also build up under your vehicle's hood, effectively reducing your vehicle's overall performance. Prolonged use of bad coolant can also result to radiator damage, requiring you to replace your radiator sooner than you actually have to.  New coolant acts as a lubricator, keeping seals and gaskets lubed in your engine in addition to acting as a rust inhibitor.  With most vehicles, a coolant flush  should be done 1-2 times per year, depending on the climate where you live.