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Thermostat
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The thermostat is part of your cooling system. Casey residents' vehicle thermostats perform a similar function to the thermostats in their homes. At home, you set your t...
Published on: Oct 04, 2026
A Long Lasting Cooling System For Casey, Driving
Our vehicles operate in a wide range of outside temperatures. That’s why vehicle manufacturers use testing grounds from the frozen tundra to the blistering desert. Your engine antifr...
Published on: Sep 27, 2026
The Hot Switch (Coolant Vacuum Valve Switch)
When the weather gets cooler, you want the cabin of your vehicle to stay warm. When you switch on the heat, you may find the air that comes out of the vents just isn't hot.
The problem co...
Published on: Aug 02, 2026
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?
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Published on: Mar 29, 2026
Heater Core
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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