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Anyone who drives a car in Alberta 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 vehicle care […]
Your 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 radiator the radiator cap the hoses the thermostat the water pump The water pump’s like the heart of your cooling system, circulating the fluid […]
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 Alberta, it is easy to prevent. The most recognizable part of the coolant system is the radiator. It is connected to the engine with hoses […]
Unless you live in Death Valley, you really don’t hear much any more about cars overheating. That’s because cooling systems in vehicles have been much improved. That doesn’t mean you can’t overheat your vehicle engine, though. Without proper preventive maintenance, you could still find yourself on the side of the road in Alberta waiting for your […]
Alberta auto owners may know that most automotive failures in Alberta, Okotoks, 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 you. A vehicle’s […]
The cooling system keeps Alberta vehicle’s engines from overheating while they are driving around Calgary. 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.
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 heat your […]
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 […]
The cooling system keeps Alberta vehicle’s engines from overheating while they are driving around Alberta. 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 Alberta drivers associate with the cooling system. Coolant flows […]