Tangent and Albany Auto Repair

Your car could have a coolant leak if one of your cooling system hoses has failed. If this is not addressed then it can cause an overheating issue that could possibly damage your engine. This should be repaired as soon as possible to prevent an issues with your car.  Give us a call and let us take care of you.  Happy Adventures,  Heather

Your car could be leaking coolant due to a faulty radiator hose. Over time your radiator hoses will start to become old and brittle. This can cause a leak and if left for to long unattended then it can cause an overheating issue with your car. Give us a call and let us take care of you.  Happy Adventures,  Heather

A sweet smell coming from your car may be coming from one of your cooling system components. This can range from your radiator, hoses, heater hoses, heater core, water pump, heater elbow, thermostat. Any one of these components can leak coolant and if to much coolant leaks out then it will cause your car to overheat. An overheating issue can cause damage to your engine and multiple components. Give us a call to schedule your appointment and let us take care of you.  Happy Adventures, Heather

Many cars are now equipped with a sensor in the coolant overflow tank to monitor the cooling system level. This sensor monitors the level of coolant in your vehicle. This has been a helpful addition to keep your engine full of the fluids that it depends on. When your engine is low on coolant then it can overheat which can damage the internal components and shorten the lifespan of your engine. If this light comes on you should pull over and check to make sure you're full of coolant, if you are low you should have it checked for leaks as soon as you can. If your vehicle starts to overheat then you should pull over and turn it off.  Give us a call and let us take care of you.  Happy Adventures,  Heather

Anytime your vehicle is leaking any fluid it needs to be addressed. The fluids are like your blood it keeps your vehicle going. There are a few places that your coolant can leak from including your hoses, radiator, heater core, water pump and thermostat. It also flows through your engine to keep it cool. If any of these are leaking they can cause a breakdown if they are not repaired.  Give us a call and let us take care of you 541-791-2886 Happy Adventures,  Heather

The coolant or antifreeze that your vehicle uses depends on the year, make, model and engine of your vehicle. The purpose of coolant/antifreeze is to keep the engine cool under harsh operating conditions and also prevents damage in extreme cold conditions.  It also provides anti corrosion protection due to the many different types of metals that your engine is made up of.  Water is not coolant and should not be used as such. It should ONLY be used in emergency situations until you can get more coolant/antifreeze in your car.  Happy Adventures, Heather