Winter is upon us; when was the last time you had your coolant flushed? Harold's Used Auto Parts Inc in Philadelphia, PA has what you’re looking for.

Coolant flushes are particularly important this time of year. No matter what type of car, truck, or SUV you drive, your cooling system is an essential aspect of maintaining the reliability of your vehicle.

If your coolant is overdue for a change, has been contaminated, or isn’t at the right ratio, you are running the risk of frozen liquid in your cooling system. This is bad for several reasons; best case scenario, the ice doesn’t break anything - it will however block coolant passages, causing your car to overheat in a matter of minutes. Worst case scenario, you’re looking at cracked heads, a busted radiator, or a cracked block. A little ice in the system could easily end up costing you a new engine overnight.

As you dust off the heater from months of no use, you are also releasing everything that has settled or built up in the heater core into the cooling system. This can cause blockage in your radiator, causing your car to overheat, or clog your heater core, leaving you without heat in your vehicle.

A coolant flush will fix avoid or correct all these problems and keep you reliably on the road. Besides, during a flush, your technician gets a chance to inspect your old coolant - giving them a good sense of the running condition of your vehicle and allowing them to catch small problems before they become big ones.

Get your coolant flushed, inspected, and refreshed at Harold's Used Auto Parts Inc. No matter your repair or maintenance needs, our technicians have you covered. For the best auto service shop in Philadelphia, PA, call or stop by today.