Cooling System

  • Cooling System Components
    Today we want to talk about a system in our vehicles – the cooling system. It's one of those things that Colorado Springs auto owners don't give much thought to until it fails and th...
    Published on: Feb 17, 2012
  • Coolant/Antifreeze Service in Colorado Springs, Colorado
    Colorado Springs auto owners may know that most automotive failures in Colorado Springs, Colorado, are tire related, but do you know the second most common cause of vehicle failure? Nope, it's ...
    Published on: Jun 11, 2014
  • Keeping Your Engine Cool in Colorado Springs, Colorado
    The cooling system keeps Colorado vehicle's engines from overheating while they are driving around Colorado Springs. Its job is to move heat away from the engine. Let's talk about the various componen...
    Published on: Jun 20, 2014
  • Coolant Service at Lighthouse Automotive
    Colorado Springs residents' vehicles have to operate in a wide range of Colorado temperatures which requires the engine coolant to be able to perform 'no matter what.' Think for a moment a...
    Published on: Mar 06, 2015
  • Keep Your Cool in Colorado Springs
    Colorado Springs 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. ...
    Published on: Sep 05, 2014
  • Cool Running in Colorado Springs
    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 ...
    Published on: Dec 01, 2015
  • Smart Colorado Springs Drivers Protect Against Overheating
    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 failu...
    Published on: Oct 01, 2014
  • Coolant/Antifreeze Service at Lighthouse Automotive
    Anyone who drives a car in Colorado Springs 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 ...
    Published on: Mar 20, 2016
  • Engine Hydration for Colorado Springs Drivers: Role of Your Water Pump
    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 hear...
    Published on: Aug 22, 2016
  • Lighthouse Automotive Radiator Service
    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 Colorado Springs, it is easy to...
    Published on: May 09, 2017
  • Water Pump
    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:...
    Published on: Nov 06, 2017
  • Not So Hot in Colorado Springs
    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...
    Published on: Dec 02, 2018
  • Too Hot to Handle (Vehicle Overheating)
    In the hot weather, seeing steam coming from the engine compartment is something we all dread.  No one wants that to happen to them. But if you know the signs of overheating and how to deal with ...
    Published on: Sep 01, 2019
  • Your Biggest Fan (Radiator Fan Problems)
    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 radiato...
    Published on: Oct 06, 2019
  • Taking the Heat (Heater Hose Maintenance/Repair)
    If you have an internal combustion vehicle, you know it has a lot of hoses that carry various fluids.  And if you have a heater in your vehicle, you'll have heater hoses. A heater hose connects ...
    Published on: Aug 08, 2021
  • Mercury Rising (Hot Weather Vehicle Concerns)
    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 main...
    Published on: Aug 29, 2021
  • Keeping Your Cool (Coolant leak repair)
    If there’s one thing you should pay attention to with your vehicle, it’s the temperature gauge. It’s the one that may say C---H (that means “cold---hot”).  Or maybe ...
    Published on: Oct 17, 2021
  • How to Radiate Cool (Radiator Care)
    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...
    Published on: Jun 19, 2022
  • Keeping Your Cool (Coolant System)
    No matter what the weather is like outside, your internal combustion engine expects to keep its cool all the time, even when it's really cold.  That's because engines create the power that moves ...
    Published on: May 28, 2023
  • 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: Apr 28, 2024