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How Cool is That! (Coolant level sensor replacement)
Your vehicle’s engine runs hot. It should, since it’s a series of little explosions that create the power that gets you going where you want to go. To keep the engine cool, eng...
Published on: Mar 30, 2025
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: Jun 16, 2024
Heater Core
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Middletown 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/...
Published on: Jul 17, 2023
ProTech Automotive Tech Question On Your Cooling System
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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: Jun 20, 2022
Radiator Fans
If you’re old enough, you’ve heard the term “fan belt." Back in the day, the radiator fan in your vehicle was turned by a belt driven by the engine. There are still belt driven fans,...
Published on: Dec 19, 2021
Cooling System Repairs
We all know how important the cooling system is. Coolant/antifreeze circulates around the engine, absorbs heat, and then dissipates it in the radiator. Cooling system failure can cause extensive...
Published on: Jan 02, 2021
Cooling System Service At ProTech Automotive
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Last week I was out running errands in Middletown and my temperature warning light came on – total panic! I pulled over and my car was overheating.After it cooled ...
Published on: Jun 28, 2020
ProTech Automotive Advice on Your Cooling System
Last week I was out running errands and my temperature warning light came on – total panic! I pulled over and my car was overheating
After it cooled down, I went right in to my service ce...
Published on: Apr 26, 2020