Coolant Fluid Exchange Service

Why Does My Vehicle Need Its Coolant Fluid Exchanged?

As time goes by, the coolant fluid may become contaminated with tiny pieces of metal. It may also break down over time. In both cases, it will be less capable of doing its job, which may cause your engine to overheat. This is why it needs to be exchanged regularly.

Coolant Fluid’s Purpose

To answer this question, let’s first look at the cooling system as a whole. The combustion that takes place inside your vehicle’s engine produces an incredible amount of heat. The process of combustion is so hot, in fact, that it could melt the metal of the engine if it’s not mitigated. The cooling system provides this necessary mitigation, and coolant fluid is key to the system. As coolant fluid flows through coolant lines, it absorbs excess heat from the engine. The coolant fluid then moves to the radiator, where it is spread out over a larger space. The combination of airflow and increased surface size helps the heat dissipate. Once the coolant is cool again, it goes back through the system to pick up more heat.

Burlington Volkswagen for Volkswagen Coolant Fluid Exchange Service

When you’re looking for a place to have your coolant fluid exchanged, Burlington Volkswagen is a natural choice. As an authorized Volkswagen service center, we have certified technicians who know their way around your Volkswagen, and they will always use Volkswagen-approved coolant fluid when they perform this service. While you wait, you can enjoy our comfortable customer lounge, or ask about our alternate transportation.