Engine Cooling Systems
Car Care Aware–More Spring Tips
April is Car Care Awareness month and the National Car Care Council (carcre.org) would like to remind you of ways you can give a little TLC to your vehicle during April. Check all your lights for any burned out bulbs–this … Continue reading →
car is overheating
An overheating engine is your cars way of letting you know it is not feeling well. These are the main reasons for an overheating engine: The coolant level is low or leaking A bad thermostat–air not allowed to circulate to … Continue reading →
Cold Car Care Needs— Brrrrrrr!
Oh my, are you keeping warm? While your vehicle has been helping to take care of some of your needs; here are some things to consider on taking care of its needs (yes, it’s not too late). CAR CARE ITEMS … Continue reading →
My heat doesn’t get warm enough.
Brrr! The weather is definitely getting colder and having enough heat in your car is important. Not only to keep our bodies warm, but also because heat is needed to remove any fog or ice build-up on your windshield. There … Continue reading →
My temperature warning light came and then overheated this afternoon.
Warning lights are there for a reason. Well, you know what to do…. stop by our shop and have us take a look. Most likely it will be a faulty water pump. If so, it is critical that this is … Continue reading →
Damaged water pump
When a typical oil change turns into something more… While completing an oil change for a customer, our mechanic noticed some leaking of antifreeze. Upon investigation found that the antifreeze was coming from the water pump. The red you see … Continue reading →
My car’s engine has an odor.
You are right…. when your car’s engine temperature is running hotter than it is suppose to it will start to create an odor. The engine is designed to operate at a range of 180 F to 210 F. To help it stay … Continue reading →
My heater smells sweet. Why?
A sweet smell when turning on your heat could be an indicator that the heater core has a small leak. The same coolant that cools your engine runs through small tubes in the heater core. If one of these tubes … Continue reading →