Tire World
2627 South 300 West, Salt Lake City, UT 84115 801.487.6261

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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: Nov 17, 2024

Heater Core

{{ image('MzU0') }} Salt Lake City 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 cool...
Published on: Jun 23, 2023

Tire World Tech Question on Your Head Gasket

Question My name is Landon.  A 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: Apr 20, 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 fans,...
Published on: Mar 19, 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: Feb 09, 2023

Cooling System Service at Tire World in Salt Lake City

Salt Lake City 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 t...
Published on: Jan 09, 2023

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: Dec 06, 2022

Thermostat

The thermostat is part of your cooling system. Salt Lake City residents' vehicle thermostats perform a similar function to the thermostats in their homes. At home, you set your thermostat to maintain ...
Published on: Nov 16, 2022