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The coolant system in your Volkswagen makes sure that the engine runs at the optimal temperature and keeps your car’s interior warm during the winter. The cooling system in your car is called a closed-loop system because once engine coolant is poured in, it doesn’t leave unless it’s flushed. As you drive your Volkswagen around Charleston and Dunbar, the coolant fluid gets dirty, becomes less effective over time, and also picks up debris from the cooling system itself. At Joe Holland Volkswagen in South Charleston, we want to help you understand why you should get a coolant fluid exchange and why.
A coolant fluid exchange consists of having the old antifreeze in your car’s cooling system emptied, then flushed with water to remove any remaining debris. The technician also goes over the hoses and parts of the cooling system that break down over time. Water is run through the system until it’s clear, then it’s drained once again. The technician fills up the system with engine coolant until it reaches the correct level, then replaces the reservoir cap to close the system.
The closed-loop nature of the cooling system doesn’t prevent debris and build-up from developing over time.Scale, rust, contaminants, and other debris break off from surfaces in the system and circulate through the system. The coolant also degrades and becomes less effective over time. Flushing out the old engine coolant and having it replaced at regular intervals helps your car maintain its operating temperature and helps your car run efficiently.
If you’re putting your car through normal use and average miles on an annual basis, you should get a coolant fluid exchange every two years or 30,000 miles. The fluid level should be checked in the spring and fall to make sure the cooling system has what it needs before the weather gets hot or cold. You can also ask for a coolant level check when you have your oil changed. Even though oil is changed more frequently than the coolant needs checking, you’ll get a baseline idea of how your car runs during the seasons.
Our service department at Joe Holland Volkswagen in South Charleston flushes the cooling system on your Volkswagen and makes sure that nothing but OEM-recommended coolant fluid is put back into your car’s cooling system. Our technicians give your car the attention to detail it needs to make sure it runs as it should. We’re here to help all Volkswagen owners from everywhere between St. Albans and Teays Valley and beyond.
If you would like to schedule an appointment with our certified technicians at Joe Holland Volkswagen, you are welcome to call us or connect with us through our website. Our team can also answer any questions you might have, check part availability, and let you know about our latest service specials for parts and service.
Joe Holland Volkswagen, Maccorkle Avenue Southwest, South Charleston, WV, USA
