Belts
Ask The Tech: My Water Pump Went Out
Has this happened to you? “I was driving on the freeway in Illinois and my Car or SUV engine started to get hot. I turned off my air conditioner and was able to drive about 80 miles to my meeting and then found a shop in Plainfield. It turns out that my water pump was…
Read MoreReplace Your Vehicle’s Belts, Hoses Regularly
Losing a belt today can mean big trouble for the engine because serpentine belts are used on most engines to turn the water pump, alternator, power steering and air-conditioning compressor. If a belt snaps, everything is lost and you may be stranded. Older cars use individual V-belts for these various accessories. A blown hose could…
Read MoreIs Your Vehicle’s Cooling System Under The Weather?
It doesn’t cough or wheeze but there are telltale signs that your vehicle’s cooling system is under the weather. The most noticeable symptoms are overheating, leaks, a sweet smell of antifreeze and repeatedly needing to add coolant. A fairly common household disaster is flooding of the laundry area due to a split hose on a…
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