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  Top 10: Products to prepare your van for winter (Article)
  However there is a waterless engine coolant from Evans that freezes at below -40 Celsius and boils at 180. That prevents the coolant from freezing and overheating, plus it is good for the lifetime of the engine – you don’t need to change it as a service item.
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  Halfords service costs and plans (Article)
  The interim service has 49 service points across the car and includes top-ups where required for coolant, clutch fluid, power steering, brake fluid and windscreen washer as well as an oil and filter replacement. The full and major services include the same points and more to bring the total to 76 service points with more detailed checks on the engine and ancillaries, fuel system, gearbox and electrics.
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  Top 15: Must-have kit for the classic car owner (Article)
  Go to www.drapertools.com and quote item number MWD110AGL. Oil / Coolant Catch Pan Carrying out your own oil changes or planning to drain your classic’s cooling system? Then invest a few pounds in a catch pan like this, complete with large handles and pouring lip for easy carrying and disposal.
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  How to buy a classic car (Article)
  There are several key areas to check with the cooling system, starting with the radiator, which can be suffering from damaged fins (reducing the cooling capacity), corrosion (leading to leaks), or it could be silted up. Check the level of the coolant in the reservoir; if it's dropped it's probably leaking, as the system is sealed so it should never run low. The coolant should have a decent concentration of anti-freeze, especially if the engine block or heads are aluminium.