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 ...
Last week I was out running errands in Vancouver and my temperature warning light came on - total panic! I pulled over and my car was overheating. After it cooled down, I went right in to the loc...
When the weather gets cooler, you want the cabin of your vehicle to stay warm. When you switch on the heat, you may find the air that comes out of the vents just isn't hot.
The problem co...
Hello Vancouver drivers, let’s talk about your head gasket.
First, you have your engine block, a big hunk of metal that has the pistons and stuff in it. Then there is the cylinder head, wh...
Vancouver drivers often ask questions about the cooling system – the system that cools your vehicle engine and keeps it at the proper operating temperature. Let’s examine the top...
Champlain Service Tech Question:I was driving down the freeway in Vancouver and smoke started coming out of my car. I pulled over and called my husband. I had to be towed to my Vancouver mechanic. The...
Your radiator hoses carry coolant between your engine and radiator. It’s an essential job. If a hose fails, you could lose your engine coolant which might lead to harmful overheating and very pr...
Champlain Service Tech Question:My name is Landon. I bought a new minivan and it started smoking out the tail pipe. My Vancouver service center said my head gasket went out. What can I do to...
