How to Radiate Cool (Radiator Care)
August 21, 2022
There's nothing that radiates cool like a vehicle radiator that's helping to keep your engine running at the proper temperature. You don't have to baby it, but you can't simply ignore it, either. Let's take a quick dive under the hood to let you know what the radiator is doing. It takes the he... More
Coolant/Antifreeze Service at Pro-Lube Tire and Auto Center
February 13, 2022
Anyone who drives a car in Neosho knows that engines get hot when they run. But did you know that engines need to be cooled to keep running? Heat inside an engine can cause the metal parts to expand, which can seize up an engine and make it stop running. It can even ruin the entire engine! Good ... More
Water Pump
January 30, 2022
Your cooling system is very important. It circulates coolant through the radiator and your engine to protect your vehicle from overheating. There are five main components to the cooling system: the radiator the radiator cap the hoses the thermostat the water pump The water pump's like the hear... More
Coolant/Antifreeze Service in Neosho, Missouri
January 9, 2022
Neosho auto owners may know that most automotive failures in Neosho, Missouri, are tire related, but do you know the second most common cause of vehicle failure? Nope, it's not teenagers. It is the coolant system. But if you take good care of your vehicle coolant system, it will take good care o... More
Cooling System Components
January 1, 2022
Today we want to talk about a system in our vehicles the cooling system. It's one of those things that Neosho auto owners don't give much thought to until it fails and then they're stranded by the side of a road in Missouri.Cooling systems fail more often than any other mechanical system usual... More
Taking the Heat (Heater Hose Maintenance/Repair)
June 27, 2021
If you have an internal combustion vehicle, you know it has a lot of hoses that carry various fluids. And if you have a heater in your vehicle, you'll have heater hoses. A heater hose connects to and from the engine so some coolant can be circulated through a little radiator called a heater core... More
Pro-Lube Tire and Auto Center Radiator Service
March 21, 2020
The coolant system is a vital part of your vehicle. It is also the second most common cause for vehicle failures. Even though coolant system failure is fairly common in Neosho, it is easy to prevent. The most recognizable part of the coolant system is the radiator. It is connected to the engine w... More
Smart Neosho Drivers Protect Against Overheating
February 29, 2020
Engines get hot when they run. This heat can build up and damage vital engine parts, so engines need a cooling system to keep them running. Cooling system failure is the most common mechanical failure in vehicles. This is unfortunate, because these failures are usually easy for Neosho drivers to... More
Keep Your Cool in Neosho
February 20, 2020
Neosho drivers rely on their vehicle's coolant system to keep their engine cool. Coolant (also called antifreeze) mixed with water flows through your vehicle engine and absorbs heat. The mixture then flows out to the radiator where it's cooled by air flowing over the radiator. From there the coo... More
Engine Hydration for Neosho Drivers: Role of Your Water Pump
July 18, 2017
The cooling system in an engine has five components: the radiator, the radiator cap, the hoses, the thermostat and the water pump. The water is literally the heart of the system. Just as your own heart keeps your blood circulating through your body, the water pump keeps coolant circulating throug... More