Category: Coolant

Many of us neglect our car and then complain when our vehicle breaks down. Yet, if we remembered to perform regular maintenance on our vehicle, we could avoid some costly repairs. In particular, today’s modern engines require changing fluids on schedule for optimal performance. Any type of dirty fluid in your engine can lead to…

If your vehicle is leaking antifreeze, do not ignore the problem. Sometimes, you can put off car maintenance for a few days or even a few weeks. However, an antifreeze leak is not one of those problems! It is vital that you have a professional take cake of any cooling system leak as soon as…

A small puddle of orange or green liquid in the driveway may not seem like the end of the world. In fact, it may be difficult to even notice. If those drops continue to go unnoticed and repairs aren’t made, it could result in serious issues with your car. That fluid is coolant, and a…

Vehicle engines require coolants to keep them from overheating. In the past, there was only one kind of coolant (anti-freeze) and that was the green liquid. Today, there are two: The green coolant and the orange colored coolant, which is also known as Dexcool. Let’s look at these more closely. The green coolant is an…

Coolant leaking in your vehicle is something that needs immediate attention. Call or come by Kernersville Xpress Lube if you notice fluid leaking from your vehicle. Also come by if you have to keep adding coolant fluid to your engine. How does a Car Stay Cool The coolant system and the fluids you keep running…

You love your vehicle, right?  So why not extend its life with a regular transmission service?  Not only will this allow you to drive your vehicle longer it will improve the resale value of your vehicle should you choose to buy another.  This blog outlines the virtues of a regular transmission service for your vehicle….

Keeping your car cool in the winter time sounds like a contradiction, but no matter how cold the temperature is outside, your engine feels the heat while it’s running. Removing excess heat from your engine is the one and only job of the cooling system. If this heat is not removed adequately and is allowed…