Cooling System
Getting Your Vehicle Ready For Summer
Summer’s heat, dust, and stop-and-go traffic will take their toll on your vehicle. Add the effects of last winter, and you could be poised for a breakdown. You can lessen the odds of mechanical failure through periodic maintenance…Your vehicle should last longer and command a higher resale price, too! Some of the following tips are…
Read MoreWhat’s a Severe Maintenance Schedule?
Back in the day, Sunday meant having a shower, getting dressed for church and then hanging up my Sunday clothes as soon as we got home. Mom didn’t have to wash those clothes but once a month or so. Saturdays, on the other hand, were another story entirely: catching lizards, splash contests in mud puddles…
Read MoreAsk The Tech: My Head Gasket Went Out
Ask The Tech:My name is Landon. A bought a new minivan and it started smoking out the tail pipe. My Plainfield service center said my head gasket went out. What can I do to prevent this from happening again? Douglas Automotive Repair, Inc. Answer:The head gasket fits between the top of the engine and the cylinder head.…
Read MoreAsk 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 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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