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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: Nov 06, 2023

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: Jan 27, 2023

Cooling System Service At PFM Truck & Car Care Center

{{ image('Mjkz') }} Your vehicle cooling system's job is to keep your engine cool. Coolant (also called antifreeze) mixed with water flows through your engine and absorbs heat. The mixture then ...
Published on: Jan 18, 2022

PFM Truck & Car Care Center 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: Jul 27, 2021

Cooling System Service At PFM Truck & Car Care Center

{{ image('MzA1') }} Last week I was out running errands in and my temperature warning light came on – total panic! I pulled over and my car was overheating.After it cooled down, I we...
Published on: Jun 30, 2020

Radiator Fans

{{ image('MzU0') }} 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. Ther...
Published on: Sep 09, 2019

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: Aug 18, 2019

Thermostat

{{ image('MzU0') }} The thermostat is part of your cooling system. residents' vehicle thermostats perform a similar function to the thermostats in their homes. At home, you set your thermo...
Published on: Jan 15, 2019