Our vehicles operate in a wide range of outside temperatures. That’s why vehicle manufacturers use testing grounds from the frozen tundra to the blistering desert. Your engine antifr...
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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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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,...
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The thermostat is part of your cooling system. Grass Valley residents' vehicle thermostats perform a similar function to the thermostats in their homes. At home, you set...
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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...
When the weather gets cooler, you want the cabin of your vehicle to stay warm. When you switch on the heat, you may find the air that comes out of the vents just isn't hot.
The problem co...
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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Grass Valley residents who are old enough have probably heard the term “fan belt”. Back in the day the radiator fan in your vehicle was turned by a belt driven by the ...
