Garage of Lowell
2400 W Main | Lowell, Michigan 49331 | (616) 897-9269

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Prevent Cooling System Problems In

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: Jun 15, 2025

Garage of Lowell 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? ...
Published on: Jun 08, 2025

Thermostat

The thermostat is part of your cooling system. Lowell residents' vehicle thermostats perform a similar function to the thermostats in their homes. At home, you set your thermostat to maintain a comfor...
Published on: Dec 01, 2024

Garage of Lowell 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: Sep 01, 2024

Thermostat

The thermostat is an important part of your cooling system. Your vehicle’s thermostat performs a similar function to the thermostat in your home. At home, you set your thermostat to maintain a c...
Published on: Sep 15, 2023

Heater Core

You may have wondered where the warm air in your passenger compartment comes from. Well, as your engine starts to warm up, it also warms the coolant/antifreeze that circulates around the engine and th...
Published on: Aug 07, 2023

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: Nov 29, 2022

Cooling System Service At Garage of Lowell

{{ 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: Sep 18, 2022