We all know how important the cooling system is. Coolant/antifreeze circulates around the engine, absorbs heat, and then dissipates it in the radiator. Cooling system failure can cause extensive...
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My name is Landon. I bought a new minivan and it started smoking out the tail pipe. They said my head gasket went out. What can I do to prevent this from happening again?
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Your vehicle cooling system's job is to keep your engine cool. Coolant (also called antifreeze) mixed with water flows through your engine and absorbs heat. The mixture then ...
Cooling system problems are the most common reason for mechanical failure. And, they’re largely avoidable. Here’s what you need to know about your cooling system. First, ...
Your vehicle’s engine runs hot. It should, since it’s a series of little explosions that create the power that gets you going where you want to go. To keep the engine cool, eng...
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My engine never overheats. Why should I get a cooling system service?
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That’s a good question to ask, because if you don’t have the full answer you may end up in tr...
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Last week I was out running errands in CHICO and my temperature warning light came on – total panic! I pulled over and my car was overheating.After it cooled down,...
If you’re old enough, you’ve heard the term “fan belt." Back in the day, the radiator fan in your vehicle was turned by a belt driven by the engine. There are still belt driven fans,...
