Mike's Auto Service
2010 5th Ave N, Moorhead, MN 56560 218.236.0815

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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: Sep 08, 2024

Mike's Auto Service Tech Question On Your Cooling System

Question I was driving down the freeway and smoke started coming out of my car.  I pulled over and called my husband.  I had to be towed to my mechanic.  He said my car had overheated....
Published on: Jul 12, 2023

Heater Core

{{ image('MzU0') }} Moorhead 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/an...
Published on: May 13, 2023

Heater Core

{{ image('MzU0') }} Moorhead 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/antifreeze t...
Published on: May 01, 2023

Mike's 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: Apr 22, 2022

Simple Answers from Mike's Auto Service for Moorhead: Cooling System

Question My engine never overheats.  Why should I get a cooling system service? Answer That’s a good question to ask, because if you don’t have the full answer you may end up in tr...
Published on: Jan 18, 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 02, 2021

Thermostat

{{ image('MzU0') }} The thermostat is part of your cooling system. Moorhead residents' vehicle thermostats perform a similar function to the thermostats in their homes. At home, you set you...
Published on: Aug 22, 2020