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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: Sep 27, 2026
Neighborhood 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: Jun 21, 2026
Cooling System Service At Neighborhood Auto Repair
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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: Apr 12, 2026
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 08, 2026
A Long Lasting Cooling System For COEUR D ALENE, ID 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: Nov 16, 2025
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 12, 2025
Simple Answers from Neighborhood Auto Repair for COEUR D ALENE: 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: Nov 09, 2023
Neighborhood Auto Repair 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: Feb 08, 2023