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Cooling system problems are the most common reason for mechanical failure. And, they’re largely avoidable. Here’s what you need to know about your cooling system. First, ...
Published on: Jan 11, 2026
Heater Core
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Sevierville 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...
Published on: May 04, 2025
Thermostat
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The thermostat is part of your cooling system. Sevierville residents' vehicle thermostats perform a similar function to the thermostats in their homes. At home, you set ...
Published on: Feb 02, 2025
Thomas Auto Service Tech Question On Your Head Gasket
Question
My name is Landon. I 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?
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Published on: Jun 30, 2024
Thomas 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: Jun 02, 2024
Simple Answers from Thomas Auto Service for Sevierville: Cooling System
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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: Nov 26, 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: May 19, 2023
Radiator Fans
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Sevierville 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 e...
Published on: Dec 31, 2022