Tire City & Automotive Service
5753 Altanta Hwy, Montgomery, AL 35117 334.356.6073

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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: Nov 23, 2025

A Long Lasting Cooling System For Montgomery, Alabama Driving

Our vehicles operate in a wide range of outside temperatures.  That’s why vehicle manufacturers use testing grounds from the frozen tundra to the blistering desert.  Your engine antifr...
Published on: Jan 19, 2025

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: Dec 22, 2024

Thermostat

{{ image('MzU0') }} The thermostat is part of your cooling system. Montgomery residents' vehicle thermostats perform a similar function to the thermostats in their homes. At home, you set y...
Published on: Jun 02, 2024

Cooling System Service At Tire City & Automotive Service

{{ image('Mjkz') }} 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: Jan 29, 2024

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: Jul 11, 2022

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: May 18, 2022

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: Nov 29, 2021