Coolant Exchange
Your vehicle’s radiator is the heart of its cooling system. Its function is to reduce heat from the hot water circulating in the cooling system. To work properly, it must be clean, free of leaks, clear of blockages and filled with the proper coolant.
Engine coolant is designed to protect your car radiator and cooling system year round. There are a variety of coolants available. Most have additives to protect your cooling system by preventing corrosion, lubricating, and increasing cooling efficiency.
To maintain proper operation, it’s important to replace the coolant in your system with the proper type as per the manufacturer.
Our complete coolant flush and exchange removes virtually 100% of the old coolant. Your vehicle’s manufacturer recommends changing this fluid at certain intervals throughout the life of your vehicle. This service helps:
- Keep the engine operating at optimum termperature by dispersing heat through the radiator
- Prevent rust and corrosion from forming on internal parts
- Reduce the chances of freezing and boil-over during extreme conditions
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Coolant System Evaluation
Recommended when you see coolant leaking or your vehicle is running hotter than it should.
- Pressure test of the cooling system and radiator cap
- Add leak detection dye to system
- Measure coolant freeze capacity and levels
- Visually check all belts and hoses
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Radiator Drain and Fill
- Coolant system health check
- Drain radiator of coolant
- Visually inspect water pump, hoses and belts
- Refill the system with proper amount of coolant (up to 1 gallon of ProLine coolant or proper type for vehicle), bleed system of any air
- Check condition and tension of drive belts
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Complete Coolant Chemical Flush and Exchange
- A visual check of the cooling system for indications of leaks or oil content
- Pressure check of the cooling system and radiator cap for external leaks
- Visually check the crankcase oil and automatic transmission fluid for water content and proper levels
- Check condition and tension of drive belts
- External inspection of all hoses for cracks, swelling, brittleness and deterioration
- Check fan blades, fan clutch and pulleys for alignment and damage
- A chemical flush compound is added to the system
- Completely remove and exchange old coolant and chemicals with new coolant
- Includes up to 2 gallons of new coolant, proper type for vehicle and the chemical flush compound
- Recommended service internal: 24,000 miles*
*”Recommended service intervals” reflect Pep Boys’ recommendations. Always refer to the owner’s manual for your vehicle’s scheduled maintenance requirements.
