Daniels Auto Care
17711 Fraley Blvd DUMFRIES, Virginia 22026| (703) 221-4523

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Thermostat

The thermostat is part of your cooling system. Dumfries residents' vehicle thermostats perform a similar function to the thermostats in their homes. At home, you set your thermostat to maintain a comf...
Published on: Feb 23, 2025

Daniels Auto Care 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: Dec 29, 2024

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: Jul 07, 2024

Cooling System Service At Daniels Auto Care

{{ image('MzA1') }} Last week I was out running errands in Dumfries and my temperature warning light came on – total panic! I pulled over and my car was overheating.After it cooled do...
Published on: May 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: Nov 04, 2022

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: Oct 27, 2022

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: Oct 21, 2022

Extend The Life Of Your Cooling System In Dumfries

{{ image('MzEx') }} Our vehicles operate in a wide range of outside Dumfries temperatures. That's why use testing grounds from the frozen tundra to the blistering desert. Your vehicle engine antifree...
Published on: Sep 30, 2022