Mercury Rising (Hot Weather Vehicle Concerns)
August 20, 2023
The heat is on, and your vehicle takes a beating when it is. Several of your vehicle's systems are under extra stress in hot weather, so here are a few to make sure are getting the care and maintenance they need. It makes sense that the cooling system is one to make sure is in top shape. Vehicl... More
Coolant/Antifreeze Service in Tiffin, Ohio
September 4, 2022
Tiffin auto owners may know that most automotive failures in Tiffin, Ohio, are tire related, but do you know the second most common cause of vehicle failure? Nope, it's not teenagers. It is the coolant system. But if you take good care of your vehicle coolant system, it will take good care of yo... More
Taking the Heat (Heater Hose Maintenance/Repair)
March 27, 2022
If you have an internal combustion vehicle, you know it has a lot of hoses that carry various fluids. And if you have a heater in your vehicle, you'll have heater hoses. A heater hose connects to and from the engine so some coolant can be circulated through a little radiator called a heater core... More
Keeping Your Engine Cool in Tiffin, Ohio
August 1, 2021
The cooling system keeps Ohio vehicle's engines from overheating while they are driving around Tiffin. Its job is to move heat away from the engine. Let's talk about the various components of the system and how they make this happen.The radiator is the part most Tiffin drivers associate with the ... More
Engine Hydration for Tiffin Drivers: Role of Your Water Pump
June 6, 2021
The cooling system in an engine has five components: the radiator, the radiator cap, the hoses, the thermostat and the water pump. The water is literally the heart of the system. Just as your own heart keeps your blood circulating through your body, the water pump keeps coolant circulating throug... More
Keep Your Cool in Tiffin
May 9, 2021
Tiffin drivers rely on their vehicle's coolant system to keep their engine cool. Coolant (also called antifreeze) mixed with water flows through your vehicle 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 coo... More
Smart Tiffin Drivers Protect Against Overheating
November 8, 2020
Engines get hot when they run. This heat can build up and damage vital engine parts, so engines need a cooling system to keep them running. Cooling system failure is the most common mechanical failure in vehicles. This is unfortunate, because these failures are usually easy for Tiffin drivers to... More
How to Radiate Cool (Radiator Care)
September 13, 2020
There's nothing that radiates cool like a vehicle radiator that's helping to keep your engine running at the proper temperature. You don't have to baby it, but you can't simply ignore it, either. Let's take a quick dive under the hood to let you know what the radiator is doing. It takes the he... More
Courtesy Auto Repair Plus Radiator Service
February 16, 2020
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 in Tiffin, it is easy to prevent. The most recognizable part of the coolant system is the radiator. It is connected to the engine w... More
Too Hot to Handle (Vehicle Overheating)
November 24, 2019
In the hot weather, seeing steam coming from the engine compartment is something we all dread. No one wants that to happen to them. But if you know the signs of overheating and how to deal with it, you may be able to reduce the risk of damage to your vehicle, maybe even prevent getting stranded ... More