Other things that need to be inspected: Visually check the hoses and belts related to the cooling system. Look for hoses that are too hard or too soft, or that have cracks in the rubber. Make sure that the hose clamps are tight, and check to see that the belts have the proper amount of… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Cooling System
Getting Your Coolant System Checked
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, it is easy to prevent. The most recognizable part of the coolant system is the radiator. It is connected to the engine with hoses and is… Read more »
Caring for Your Water Pump
Your cooling system is very important. It circulates coolant through the radiator and your engine to protect your car from overheating. There are five main components to the cooling system: the radiator the radiator cap the hoses the thermostat the water pump The water pump’s like the heart of your cooling system, circulating the fluid… Read more »
Cooling System Components
Today we want to talk about a key system in our cars – the cooling system. It’s one of those things that Kent drivers don’t give much thought to until it fails and then they’re stranded by the side of a road in Kent. Cooling systems fail more often than any other mechanical system –… Read more »
Automotive Acronyms
The car repair industry is full of acronyms, and sometimes the professionals forget that our customers aren’t as familiar with them as we are! We thought it’d be nice to create a key so you can better understand those odd terms your auto technician is using. Some of the most common automotive acronyms are: LOF… Read more »
How to Manage a Breakdown
No matter how well your vehicle is maintained or how new it is, if you drive long enough, you’re probably eventually have to deal with a breakdown. Even if you’re just having one of those days and your car decides to pile it on, these are a few simple tips on how to effectively manage… Read more »
Were You Told to Replace Your Water Pump with Your Timing Belt?
We’re asked a lot of questions here in the shop, and one we hear over and over again is whether or not you should change your water pump when you’re replacing your timing belt. This is a specific question, so naturally it has a specific answer. Unfortunately, that specific answer involves a whole lot of… Read more »
Keep Your Cool In Kent
/>Your browser does not support video Kent drivers rely on their car’s coolant system to keep their engine cool. Coolant (also called antifreeze) mixed with water flows through your SUV engine and absorbs heat. The mixture then flows out to the radiator where it’s cooled by air flowing over the radiator. From there the coolant/water… Read more »
