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How Cool is That! (Coolant level sensor replacement)
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...
Published on: Nov 03, 2024
Air Blend Box
You push a few buttons or turn some knobs, and voila! You have air blowing on your feet or cool air chilling your face. But how does all that happen? Well, it's all thanks to ...
Published on: Nov 16, 2022
The Hot Switch (Coolant Vacuum Valve Switch)
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...
Published on: Dec 31, 2020
Thermostat
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The thermostat is part of your cooling system. LONG BEACH residents' vehicle thermostats perform a similar function to the thermostats in their homes. At home, you set y...
Published on: Dec 09, 2020
Cooling System Repairs
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...
Published on: Mar 26, 2020
Radiator Fans
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,...
Published on: Nov 23, 2019
Orozco's Auto Service Tech Question On Your Cooling System
Question
I was driving down the freeway and smoke started coming out of my car. I pulled over and called my husband. I had to be towed to my mechanic. He said my car had overheated....
Published on: Oct 30, 2019
Radiator Fans
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LONG BEACH 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 en...
Published on: Feb 13, 2019