Keeping Your Engine Cool in Waterford, MI
November 8, 2020
The cooling system keeps MI vehicle's engines from overheating while they are driving around Waterford. 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 Waterford drivers associate with ... More
Mercury Rising (Hot Weather Vehicle Concerns)
August 8, 2020
The heat is on, and your vehicle takes a beating when it is. Several of your vehicle's systems are under extra stress in hot weather, so here are a few to make sure are getting the care and maintenance they need. It makes sense that the cooling system is one to make sure is in top shape. Vehicl... More
Engine Hydration for Waterford Drivers: Role of Your Water Pump
May 27, 2018
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
Keep Your Cool in Waterford
January 9, 2017
Waterford drivers rely on their car'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 co... More
Coolant/Antifreeze Service at Complete Auto Center Pro
October 25, 2016
Anyone that drives a car in Waterford knows that engines get hot when they run. But did you know that engines need to be cooled to keep running? Heat inside an engine can cause the metal parts to expand, which can seize up an engine and make it stop running. It can even ruin the entire engine!... More
Coolant/Antifreeze Service in Waterford, MI
August 14, 2016
Waterford auto owners may know that most automotive failures in Waterford, MI are tire related, but do you know the second most common cause for 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 car... More
Cool Running in Waterford
February 25, 2015
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
Smart Waterford Drivers Protect Against Overheating
January 13, 2015
Engines get hot when they run. This heat can build up and damage vital engine parts, so engines need a cooling system to keep them running. Cooling system failure is the most common mechanical failure in vehicles. This is unfortunate, because these failures are usually easy for Waterford drive... More
Water Pump
December 19, 2013
Your cooling system is very important. It circulates coolant through the radiator and your engine to protect your car from overheating. There are five main components to the cooling system: the radiator the radiator cap the hoses the thermostat and the water pump The water pump's like the he... More
Coolant Service at Complete Auto Center Pro
August 21, 2013
Waterford residents' cars have to operate in a wide range of MI temperatures which requires our engine coolant to be able to perform 'no matter what'. Think for a moment about the environment where the coolant does its thing. Very hot, high pressure, corrosive...And all the while, it has to pro... More