Ever popped the bonnet and wondered what’s actually going on with your coolant? Here’s your quick guide 👇
✅ THE GOOD — Bright green, orange, pink or blue, and see-through? Your coolant’s doing exactly what it should: keeping your engine at the perfect temp. Give yourself a pat on the back.
⚠️ THE BAD — Rusty brown or murky? That’s usually just old coolant crying out for a change, or early signs of corrosion in the system. Not an emergency, but don’t ignore it.
🚨 THE UGLY — Milky, frothy, like a strawberry milkshake gone wrong? That’s oil and coolant mixing — and it’s often one of the first signs of a blown head gasket. Other tell-tale signs to watch for:
🔹 White smoke from the exhaust
🔹 Engine overheating for no obvious reason
🔹 Bubbles in the coolant reservoir
🔹 Sweet smell coming from the engine bay
If you’re spotting any of these, don’t wait it out — a head gasket issue can turn into a much bigger (and pricier) repair fast.
👉 Pop in and let us take a look before a small problem becomes an expensive one!
