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4716 Chromium Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80918 719.528.6511

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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: Feb 23, 2025

Cooling System Service at The Auto Werks in Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs drivers often ask questions about the cooling system, the system that cools your vehicle engine and keeps it at the proper operating temperature. Let’s examine the topic in...
Published on: Oct 29, 2023

Simple Answers from The Auto Werks for Colorado Springs: Cooling System

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:My engine never overheats. Why should I get a cooling system service in Colorado Springs?The Auto Werks Answer:That's a really good question for Colorado Springs drivers ...
Published on: Apr 09, 2023

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 ...
Published on: Feb 27, 2023

The Auto Werks 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: Jan 17, 2023

Air Blend Box

Colorado Springs drivers push a few buttons or turn some knobs, and voila! They have air blowing on their feet or cool air chilling their face. But how does all that happen? Well, it's all thanks...
Published on: Sep 13, 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: Jun 07, 2022

Heater Core

{{ image('MzU0') }} Colorado Springs 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 co...
Published on: Aug 31, 2021