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Cooling System Service At Tigard Premier Auto Care
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Your vehicle cooling system's job is to keep your engine cool. Coolant (also called antifreeze) mixed with water flows through your engine and absorbs heat. The mixture then ...
Published on: Oct 25, 2026
Thermostat
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The thermostat is part of your cooling system. Tigard residents' vehicle thermostats perform a similar function to the thermostats in their homes. At home, you set your ...
Published on: Mar 01, 2026
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: Feb 08, 2026
Simple Answers from Tigard Premier Auto Care for Tigard: 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: May 04, 2025
Prevent Cooling System Problems In
Cooling system problems are the most common reason for mechanical failure. And, they’re largely avoidable. Here’s what you need to know about your cooling system. First, ...
Published on: Dec 15, 2024
Cooling System
We’re often asked questions about the cooling system – the system that cools your engine and keeps it at the proper operating temperature. Let’s examine the topic in two areas:...
Published on: Dec 28, 2023
Heater Core
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Tigard drivers may wonder where the air in a vehicle's passenger compartment comes from. Well, as your engine starts to warm up, it also warms the coolant/anti...
Published on: Feb 25, 2023
Cooling System Repairs
We all know how important the cooling system is. Coolant/antifreeze circulates around the engine, absorbs heat, and then dissipates it in the radiator. Cooling system failure can cause extensive...
Published on: Sep 25, 2022