Cooling System

When to Replace Water Pump – Signs & Symptoms

When to Replace Water Pump – Signs & Symptoms

About the water pump: Usually located underneath the timing belt or to the side of the front of the engine, the water pump is a key part of your car’s cooling system. The water pump is vital to your engine’s operation because it ensures that coolant keeps...
When to Replace the Radiator – Signs & Symptoms

When to Replace the Radiator – Signs & Symptoms

About the radiator: Your cooling system consists of several components that circulate coolant throughout your engine and prevent the engine from overheating. The radiator is one of the main parts of your car’s cooling system. Its role is to remove heat from the...
Radiator Fan Clutch – Replacement Service in Hamilton

Radiator Fan Clutch – Replacement Service in Hamilton

What does the radiator fan clutch do? Car engines are cooled via the circulation of coolant through the engine block. The coolant reduces engine temperature by absorbing heat. It is then sent through an engine cooling system radiator where it loses heat to the...
Coolant Reservoir Tank – Inspection & Replacement in Hamilton

Coolant Reservoir Tank – Inspection & Replacement in Hamilton

What’s a Coolant Reservoir Tank Actually Do? Ever popped the bonnet and seen that plastic tank off to the side? That’s your coolant reservoir (or overflow tank). Might look low-key, but it does a pretty big job for a part you probably haven’t thought of since you...
New Car Stay Rods in Hamilton

New Car Stay Rods in Hamilton

What’s a Stay Rod, Anyway? Alright, so you’ve popped the bonnet and found out you’ve got a dodgy stay rod. No worries, happens a bit, especially on those older cars and hot rods running around Hamilton, Te Awamutu, Morrinsville, or even as far out as Cambridge. For...
New Car Heater Hoses in Hamilton

New Car Heater Hoses in Hamilton

What Do Heater Hoses Actually Do? Alright, let’s break it down. Your car’s heater hoses are rubber pipes that shift that hot coolant stuff from the engine straight into the heater core. That’s what makes those frosty mornings in Hamilton or Cambridge just about...