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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: Nov 03, 2024
Simple Answers from JW Long's Truck Repair LLC for Bridgewater: 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: Feb 04, 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 25, 2021
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: Nov 12, 2021
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: Aug 24, 2020
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: Apr 20, 2020
Radiator Fans
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Bridgewater 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 e...
Published on: Jul 11, 2019
Thermostat
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The thermostat is part of your cooling system. Bridgewater residents' vehicle thermostats perform a similar function to the thermostats in their homes. At home, you set ...
Published on: Jun 03, 2019