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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: Jul 28, 2024
Babcock Auto Care 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 28, 2023
Air Blend Box
You push a few buttons or turn some knobs, and voila! You have air blowing on your feet or cool air chilling your face. But how does all that happen? Well, it's all thanks to ...
Published on: Mar 02, 2023
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: Apr 10, 2022
Heater Core
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Rochester 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/a...
Published on: Dec 27, 2021
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: Nov 19, 2021
Babcock Auto Care 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: Mar 27, 2021
Simple Answers from Babcock Auto Care for Rochester: 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 05, 2020