Honest 1 AutoCare #170
8118 Hadley Ave S, Cottage Grove, MN 55016 651.528.6226

Engine and Exhaust

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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: Aug 11, 2024

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: Jan 22, 2023

Thermostat

The thermostat is part of your cooling system. Cottage Grove residents' vehicle thermostats perform a similar function to the thermostats in their homes. At home, you set your thermostat to maintain a...
Published on: Jun 21, 2022

Thermostat

{{ image('MzU0') }} The thermostat is part of your cooling system. Cottage Grove residents' vehicle thermostats perform a similar function to the thermostats in their homes. At home, you se...
Published on: Jun 03, 2022

Air Blend Box

Cottage Grove drivers push a few buttons or turn some knobs, and voila! They have air blowing on their feet or cool air chilling their face. But how does all that happen? Well, it's all thanks to...
Published on: Apr 28, 2021

Heater Core

{{ image('MzU0') }} Cottage 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 coolant/antifre...
Published on: Apr 25, 2019

Radiator Fans

If you’re old enough, you’ve heard the term “fan belt." Back in the day, the radiator fan in your vehicle was turned by a belt driven by the engine. There are still belt driven fans,...
Published on: Jul 06, 2018

Honest 1 AutoCare #170 Tech Question on Your Head Gasket

Question My name is Landon.  A bought a new minivan and it started smoking out the tail pipe.  They said my head gasket went out.  What can I do to prevent this from happening again? ...
Published on: Jun 15, 2018