Vern's Auto Repair LLC

5739 Old Seguin Road, San Antonio, TX 78219 210.662.6449

Engine and Exhaust

How Cool is That! (Coolant level sensor replacement)

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: Sep 08, 2024
Cooling System Service At Vern's Auto Repair LLC

Cooling System Service At Vern's Auto Repair LLC

{{ 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: Nov 12, 2023
Heater Core

Heater Core

{{ image('MzU0') }} San Antonio 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: Feb 06, 2023
The Hot Switch (Coolant Vacuum Valve Switch)

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: Jan 15, 2023
Thermostat

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: Nov 24, 2021
Thermostat

Thermostat

{{ image('MzU0') }} The thermostat is part of your cooling system. San Antonio residents' vehicle thermostats perform a similar function to the thermostats in their homes. At home, you set ...
Published on: Oct 09, 2021
Vern's Auto Repair LLC Advice on Your Cooling System

Vern's Auto Repair LLC 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: Sep 28, 2021
Simple Answers from Vern's Auto Repair LLC for San Antonio: Cooling System

Simple Answers from Vern's Auto Repair LLC for San Antonio: Cooling System

Question 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: Sep 04, 2020