Cooling System Components
June 23, 2019
Today we want to talk about a system in our vehicles the cooling system. It's one of those things that Orland Park auto owners don't give much thought to until it fails and then they're stranded by the side of a road in Illinois.Cooling systems fail more often than any other mechanical system ... More
Water Pump
March 24, 2019
Your cooling system is very important. It circulates coolant through the radiator and your engine to protect your vehicle from overheating. There are five main components to the cooling system: the radiator the radiator cap the hoses the thermostat the water pump The water pump's like the hear... More
Engine Hydration for Orland Park Drivers: Role of Your Water Pump
February 7, 2017
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
Cool Running in Orland Park
December 12, 2016
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
Coolant Service at Tuffy TIre & Auto Service Center Orland Park
August 7, 2016
Orland Park residents' vehicles have to operate in a wide range of Illinois temperatures which requires the 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... More
Smart Orland Park Drivers Protect Against Overheating
July 6, 2016
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 Orland Park drive... More
Coolant/Antifreeze Service at Tuffy TIre & Auto Service Center Orland Park
February 28, 2016
Anyone who drives a car in Orland Park 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 At Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Orland Park
October 14, 2015
Anyone that drives a car in Orland Park 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 e... More
Keeping Your Engine Cool In Orland Park, Illinois
February 10, 2015
The cooling system keeps Illinois auto owners's engines from overheating while they are driving around Orland Park, Tinley Park and Orland Hills. 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 rad... More
Keep Your Cool In Orland Park
October 22, 2014
/> Your browser does not support video Orland Park car owners rely on their car's coolant system to keep their engine cool. Coolant (also called antifreeze) mixed with water flows through your SUV engine and absorbs heat. The mixture then flows out to the radiator where its cool... More