Jim's Auto Repair
1465 E 550th Rd Casey, IL 62420 | (217) 246-4212

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Jim's Auto Repair Tech Question On Your Cooling System

Question I was driving down the freeway and smoke started coming out of my car.  I pulled over and called my husband.  I had to be towed to my mechanic.  He said my car had overheated....
Published on: Feb 02, 2025

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: Jul 07, 2024

Thermostat

The thermostat is an important part of your cooling system. Your vehicle’s thermostat performs a similar function to the thermostat in your home. At home, you set your thermostat to maintain a c...
Published on: Jan 16, 2024

Cooling System Service At Jim's Auto Repair

{{ image('MzA1') }} Last week I was out running errands in Casey and my temperature warning light came on – total panic! I pulled over and my car was overheating.After it cooled down,...
Published on: Sep 07, 2023

Simple Answers from Jim's Auto Repair for Casey: Cooling System

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:My engine never overheats. Why should I get a cooling system service in Casey?Jim's Auto Repair Answer:That's a really good question for Casey drivers to ask, because if ...
Published on: Apr 24, 2023

Radiator Fans

{{ image('MzU0') }} Casey residents who are old enough have probably heard the term “fan belt”. Back in the day the radiator fan in your vehicle was turned by a belt driven by the engine....
Published on: Jan 01, 2023

Cooling System Service at Jim's Auto Repair in Casey

Casey drivers often ask questions about the cooling system, the system that cools your vehicle engine and keeps it at the proper operating temperature. Let’s examine the topic in two areas:...
Published on: Sep 05, 2022

Heater Core

{{ image('MzU0') }} Casey 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 coolant/antifreeze that...
Published on: Aug 01, 2022