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 Head Gasket

Question My name is Landon.  I bought a new minivan and it started smoking out the tail pipe.  They said my head gasket went out.  What can I do to prevent this from happening again? ...
Published on: Mar 29, 2026

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/antif...
Published on: Dec 07, 2025

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

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

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

Question My engine never overheats.  Why should I get a cooling system service? Answer That’s a good question to ask, because if you don’t have the full answer you may end up in tr...
Published on: Jun 11, 2022