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Cooling System

We’re often asked questions about the cooling system – the system that cools your engine and keeps it at the proper operating temperature.  Let’s examine the topic in two areas:...
Published on: Feb 16, 2025

Sid's Service Tech Question On Your Head Gasket

Question 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? ...
Published on: Jan 19, 2025

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: Jul 07, 2024

Extend The Life Of Your Cooling System In Wyoming

{{ image('MzEx') }} Our vehicles operate in a wide range of outside Wyoming temperatures. That's why use testing grounds from the frozen tundra to the blistering desert. Your vehicle engine antifreez...
Published on: Dec 22, 2023

Prevent Cooling System Problems In

Cooling system problems are the most common reason for mechanical failure.  And, they’re largely avoidable.  Here’s what you need to know about your cooling system.  First, ...
Published on: Jun 26, 2023

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: May 03, 2023

Sid's Service Tech Question On Your Cooling System

{{ image('MzM3') }} Sid's Service Tech Question:I was driving down the freeway in Wyoming and smoke started coming out of my car. I pulled over and called my husband. I had to be towed to my Wyoming ...
Published on: Jan 30, 2023

Heater Core

{{ image('MzU0') }} Wyoming drivers may wonder where the air in a vehicle's passenger compartment comes from. Well, as your engine starts to warm up, it also warms the coolant/ant...
Published on: Dec 05, 2022