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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: Jan 12, 2025

Thermostat

The thermostat is part of your cooling system. Portage Des Sioux residents' vehicle thermostats perform a similar function to the thermostats in their homes. At home, you set your thermostat to mainta...
Published on: Jul 31, 2023

Simple Answers from Warner's Portage Repair Service for Portage Des Sioux: Cooling System

Question My engine never overheats.  Why should I get a cooling system service? Answer That’s a good question to ask, because if you don’t have the full answer you may end up in tr...
Published on: Jun 06, 2023

Radiator Hoses

Your radiator hoses carry coolant between your engine and radiator.  It’s an important job.  If a hose fails, you could lose your engine coolant which might lead to overheating and ver...
Published on: Feb 19, 2023

Thermostat

{{ image('MzU0') }} The thermostat is part of your cooling system. Portage Des Sioux residents' vehicle thermostats perform a similar function to the thermostats in their homes. At home, yo...
Published on: Dec 10, 2022

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: Sep 23, 2022

Heater Core

{{ image('MzU0') }} Portage Des Sioux 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 c...
Published on: Jul 14, 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 ...
Published on: Feb 04, 2022