McLean Auto Repair
965 North McLean Blvd, Elgin, IL 60123 847.741.9576

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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 03, 2024

Thermostat

The thermostat is part of your cooling system. Elgin residents' vehicle thermostats perform a similar function to the thermostats in their homes. At home, you set your thermostat to maintain a comfort...
Published on: Feb 27, 2023

Radiator Fans

{{ image('MzU0') }} Elgin 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 engine....
Published on: Dec 05, 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: Aug 22, 2021

Heater Core

{{ image('MzU0') }} Elgin 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 that...
Published on: Jul 22, 2021

Thermostat

{{ image('MzU0') }} The thermostat is part of your cooling system. Elgin residents' vehicle thermostats perform a similar function to the thermostats in their homes. At home, you set your t...
Published on: Dec 04, 2020

McLean Auto Repair 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: Nov 18, 2020

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: Aug 24, 2020