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...
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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....
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:...
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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...
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, ...
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,...
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 ...
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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...
