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 »
Posts Tagged: engine repair
Checking the Check Engine Light
Did you know that most of the cars driving around Kent WA carry more computer power than the Apollo 121 Lunar Module that landed on the moon in 1969? New cars sold in the Auburn area have as many as twelve networked computers and over five miles (eight kilometers) of wiring. In fact, for the… Read more »
When to Get PCV Valve Replacement
Your engine is powered by the energy created by exploded fuel, but some of the vapors from the explosions escape into the lower part of the engine, which is called the crankcase. The crankcase is where your engine oil hangs out. These gases are about 70% unburned fuel. If the gases were allowed to stay… Read more »
Fix It Yourself Or Have A Friend Do It?
Before you or a friend take a crack at fixing your car, read this first! This article is a paraphrased transcription of an interview with Blake Walker. It remains in conversational language for easy reading. Photo Credit: ** RCB ** via Compfight cc Interviewer: Blake, it sounds like there can be major consequences to attempting… Read more »
