Cooling System Components
May 26, 2024
Today we want to talk about a system in our vehicles the cooling system. It's one of those things that Livonia auto owners don't give much thought to until it fails and then they're stranded by the side of a road in MI.Cooling systems fail more often than any other mechanical system usually be... More
Smart Livonia Drivers Protect Against Overheating
May 5, 2024
Engines get hot when they run. This heat can build up and damage vital engine parts, so engines need a cooling system to keep them running. Cooling system failure is the most common mechanical failure in vehicles. This is unfortunate, because these failures are usually easy for Livonia drivers t... More
Keeping Your Cool (Coolant System)
October 29, 2023
No matter what the weather is like outside, your internal combustion engine expects to keep its cool all the time, even when it's really cold. That's because engines create the power that moves you to your destination by a series of tiny explosions of a fuel and air mixture. In turn, that genera... More
Your Biggest Fan (Radiator Fan Problems)
December 25, 2022
Your vehicle's engine makes a lot of heat when it's powering you down the road, so it needs a way to get rid of that energy. That's why your vehicle has a cooling system, complete with a radiator and one or two radiator fans, also called cooling fans. Those fans make sure air keeps moving acros... More
Keeping Your Cool (Coolant leak repair)
December 19, 2021
If theres one thing you should pay attention to with your vehicle, its the temperature gauge. Its the one that may say C---H (that means cold---hot). Or maybe yours has a picture of a thermometer on it and a blue and red zone. If you see the needle heading farther to the H or red area, that mea... More
Auto Lab Livonia Radiator Service
May 9, 2021
The coolant system is a vital part of your vehicle. It is also the second most common cause for vehicle failures. Even though coolant system failure is fairly common in Livonia, it is easy to prevent. The most recognizable part of the coolant system is the radiator. It is connected to the engine ... More
Mercury Rising (Hot Weather Vehicle Concerns)
August 16, 2020
The heat is on, and your vehicle takes a beating when it is. Several of your vehicle's systems are under extra stress in hot weather, so here are a few to make sure are getting the care and maintenance they need. It makes sense that the cooling system is one to make sure is in top shape. Vehicl... More
Keeping Your Engine Cool in Livonia, MI
August 2, 2020
The cooling system keeps MI vehicle's engines from overheating while they are driving around Livonia. Its job is to move heat away from the engine. Let's talk about the various components of the system and how they make this happen.The radiator is the part most Livonia drivers associate with the ... More
Coolant/Antifreeze Service in Livonia, MI
April 16, 2020
Livonia auto owners may know that most automotive failures in Livonia, MI, are tire related, but do you know the second most common cause of vehicle failure? Nope, it's not teenagers. It is the coolant system. But if you take good care of your vehicle coolant system, it will take good care of yo... More
Cool Running in Livonia
April 28, 2019
Unless you live in Death Valley, you really don't hear much any more about cars overheating. That's because cooling systems in vehicles have been much improved. That doesn't mean you can't overheat your vehicle engine, though. Without proper preventive maintenance, you could still find yourself ... More