J and C Auto Service
821 Ogden Avenue, Downers Grove, IL 60515 630.968.9827

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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: Dec 29, 2024

Thermostat

The thermostat is an important part of your cooling system. Your vehicle’s thermostat performs a similar function to the thermostat in your home. At home, you set your thermostat to maintain a c...
Published on: Jun 15, 2023

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: Jun 10, 2023

Thermostat

{{ image('MzU0') }} The thermostat is part of your cooling system. Downers Grove residents' vehicle thermostats perform a similar function to the thermostats in their homes. At home, you se...
Published on: Sep 16, 2022

Heater Core

{{ image('MzU0') }} Downers Grove 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 coola...
Published on: Aug 28, 2022

The Hot Switch (Coolant Vacuum Valve Switch)

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...
Published on: May 10, 2021

Radiator Fans

{{ image('MzU0') }} Downers Grove residents who are old enough have probably heard the term “fan belt”. Back in the day the radiator fan in your vehicle was turned by a belt driven by the...
Published on: Nov 28, 2020

J and C Auto Service Advice on Your Cooling System

Last week I was out running errands 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 my service ce...
Published on: Nov 08, 2020