Cooling SystemCoolant Service at Auto Lab TroyTroy residents' vehicles have to operate in a wide range of Michigan temperatures which requires the engine coolant to be able to perform 'no matter what.' Think for a moment about the environment where the coolant does its thing. Very hot, high pressure, corrosive...And all the while, it has to... Read More Posted in Cooling System on October 30, 2020 Keep Your Cool in TroyTroy 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 coola... Read More Posted in Cooling System on August 29, 2020 Keeping Your Engine Cool in Troy, MichiganThe cooling system keeps Michigan vehicle's engines from overheating while they are driving around Troy. 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 Troy drivers associate with the ... Read More Posted in Cooling System on July 12, 2020 Smart Troy Drivers Protect Against OverheatingEngines 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 Troy drivers to p... Read More Posted in Cooling System on June 27, 2020 Your Biggest Fan (Radiator Fan Problems)Your vehicle's engine makes a lot of heat when it's powering you down the road, so it needs a way to get rid of that energy. That's why your vehicle has a cooling system, complete with a radiator and one or two radiator fans, also called cooling fans. Those fans make sure air keeps moving acros... Read More Posted in Cooling System on June 14, 2020 Water PumpYour cooling system is very important. It circulates coolant through the radiator and your engine to protect your vehicle from overheating. There are five main components to the cooling system:the radiatorthe radiator capthe hosesthe thermostatthe water pumpThe water pump's like the hear... Read More Posted in Cooling System on March 15, 2020 Too Hot to Handle (Vehicle Overheating)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 ... Read More Posted in Cooling System on November 24, 2019 Not So Hot in TroyWhen the weather turns cold, it's nice to crank up the furnace and enjoy the heat. But if your home's furnace doesn't work, it's not too comfortable. Same goes with your vehicle. When the heater's not working, things can get miserable. It could also signal some major problems, which we'll discuss... Read More Posted in Cooling System on December 02, 2018 Engine Hydration for Troy Drivers: Role of Your Water PumpThe 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... Read More Posted in Cooling System on September 24, 2018 Coolant/Antifreeze Service at Auto Lab TroyAnyone who drives a car in Troy knows that engines get hot when they run. But did you know that engines need to be cooled to keep running? Heat inside an engine can cause the metal parts to expand, which can seize up an engine and make it stop running. It can even ruin the entire engine! Good ve... Read More Posted in Cooling System on September 30, 2017 |
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