Not So Hot in Omaha
November 26, 2023
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 working, things can get miserable. It could also signal some major problems, which we'll discuss... More
Keeping Your Engine Cool in Omaha, NE
November 19, 2023
The cooling system keeps NE vehicle's engines from overheating while they are driving around Omaha. Its job is to move heat away from the engine. Let's talk about the various components of the system and how they make this happen.The radiator is the part most Omaha drivers associate with the cool... More
Your Biggest Fan (Radiator Fan Problems)
July 16, 2023
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 radiator and one or two radiator fans, also called cooling fans. Those fans make sure air keeps moving acros... More
How to Radiate Cool (Radiator Care)
April 2, 2023
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. Let's take a quick dive under the hood to let you know what the radiator is doing. It takes the he... More
Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Millard Radiator Service
December 11, 2022
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 Omaha, it is easy to prevent. The most recognizable part of the coolant system is the radiator. It is connected to the engine wi... More
Coolant/Antifreeze Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Millard
July 3, 2022
Anyone who drives a car in Omaha 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 parts to expand, which can seize up an engine and make it stop running. It can even ruin the entire engine! Good v... More
Mercury Rising (Hot Weather Vehicle Concerns)
May 16, 2021
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 maintenance they need. It makes sense that the cooling system is one to make sure is in top shape. Vehicl... More
Coolant/Antifreeze Service in Omaha, NE
January 1, 2021
Omaha auto owners may know that most automotive failures in Omaha, NE, are tire related, but do you know the second most common cause of vehicle failure? Nope, it's not teenagers. It is the coolant system. But if you take good care of your vehicle coolant system, it will take good care of you.A ... More
Too Hot to Handle (Vehicle Overheating)
May 31, 2020
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 it, you may be able to reduce the risk of damage to your vehicle, maybe even prevent getting stranded ... More
Cool Running in Omaha
May 24, 2020
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 your vehicle engine, though. Without proper preventive maintenance, you could still find yourself ... More