Cooling System Components

April 2, 2023

Today we want to talk about a system in our vehicles the cooling system. It's one of those things that Powell auto owners don't give much thought to until it fails and then they're stranded by the side of a road in Ohio.Cooling systems fail more often than any other mechanical system usually b... More

Engine Hydration for Powell Drivers: Role of Your Water Pump

October 23, 2022

The cooling system in an engine has five components: the radiator, the radiator cap, the hoses, the thermostat and the water pump. The water is literally the heart of the system. Just as your own heart keeps your blood circulating through your body, the water pump keeps coolant circulating throug... More

How to Radiate Cool (Radiator Care)

April 24, 2022

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 he... More

Your Biggest Fan (Radiator Fan Problems)

December 5, 2021

Your vehicle's engine makes a lot of heat when it's powering you down the road, so it needs a way to get rid of that energy. That's why your vehicle has a cooling system, complete with a radiator and one or two radiator fans, also called cooling fans. Those fans make sure air keeps moving acros... More

Not So Hot in Powell

November 21, 2021

When the weather turns cold, it's nice to crank up the furnace and enjoy the heat. But if your home's furnace doesn't work, it's not too comfortable. Same goes with your vehicle. When the heater's not working, things can get miserable. It could also signal some major problems, which we'll discuss... More

Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Powell Radiator Service

October 31, 2021

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 Powell, it is easy to prevent. The most recognizable part of the coolant system is the radiator. It is connected to the engine w... More

Keep Your Cool in Powell

June 7, 2020

Powell drivers rely on their vehicle's coolant system to keep their engine cool. Coolant (also called antifreeze) mixed with water flows through your vehicle engine and absorbs heat. The mixture then flows out to the radiator where it's cooled by air flowing over the radiator. From there the coo... More

Coolant/Antifreeze Service in Powell, Ohio

December 8, 2019

Powell auto owners may know that most automotive failures in Powell, Ohio, 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 yo... More

Cool Running in Powell

June 23, 2019

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 ... More

Keeping Your Engine Cool in Powell, Ohio

April 21, 2019

The cooling system keeps Ohio vehicle's engines from overheating while they are driving around Powell. 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 Powell drivers associate with the ... More