Old or contaminated coolant lets corrosion attack your radiator, water pump, and heater core — and lets your engine run hotter. A proper flush restores the cooling system and protects an expensive engine. Done in about an hour.
Transparent Pricing
Honest pricing for cooling system work. We diagnose first and quote in writing — never push a flush you don't need.
Complete drain, system flush, and refill with manufacturer-spec coolant. Restores cooling performance and protects against corrosion.
Cracked, leaking, or corroded radiator? We replace with OE-grade units and refill the system properly.
Overheating, slow warm-up, or coolant loss? We diagnose the root cause and replace the failing component.
Listed prices cover most passenger cars and light SUVs. Trucks with larger cooling systems, European luxury vehicles, and hybrids/EVs with separate coolant loops are priced higher. Every quote is given in writing before any work begins.
When to Bring It In
If the gauge creeps above normal — especially in traffic or on hot days — your cooling system is struggling. Worn coolant, a failing thermostat, or a weak water pump are common causes.
Ethylene glycol in coolant has a distinctive sweet smell. If you can smell it, you have a leak — usually from a hose, the water pump, or the radiator. Get it checked before the system runs dry.
Green, orange, or pink puddles under your car are coolant. Even a slow leak should be diagnosed quickly — running low can cause overheating that destroys head gaskets.
Healthy coolant is bright green, orange, or pink (depending on type). Brown, rusty, or muddy coolant means corrosion is happening inside your cooling system. Flush immediately.
If your cabin heater is weak even after the engine warms up, the heater core may be clogged with sediment — often a sign coolant is overdue for a flush.
Even if everything seems fine, follow your manufacturer's schedule. Most call for a coolant flush every 30,000-60,000 miles or 3-5 years.
Coolant Flush FAQ
Coolant flush at Super Station Concord starts at $150. This includes draining the old coolant, refilling with the correct manufacturer-spec coolant, bleeding air from the system, and a pressure test for leaks. Prices vary by vehicle — European cars and trucks with larger cooling system capacities are priced higher.
Most manufacturers recommend a coolant flush every 30,000 to 60,000 miles or every 3-5 years. Newer extended-life coolants can go up to 100,000 miles. We test your coolant's condition and acidity at every visit and recommend a flush only when actually needed.
Common signs include engine running hotter than normal, sweet smell from the engine bay, coolant that looks rusty or muddy instead of bright green/orange/pink, the temperature gauge climbing in traffic, and any low-coolant warning light. A coolant flush is also recommended preventively per manufacturer schedule.
Sometimes. If overheating is caused by old, contaminated coolant or sediment in the cooling system, a flush can solve it. But overheating can also signal a failing thermostat, water pump, radiator, or head gasket. We diagnose the root cause first — never just flush and hope.
We use the exact coolant your manufacturer specifies — OAT, HOAT, IAT, G12/G13 for VW/Audi, Dexcool for GM, Toyota Red/Pink, Honda Blue, Mercedes/BMW spec, etc. Mixing coolant types causes gel formation and corrosion, so we never substitute.