Brown's Tire,Towing & Auto Care Center, Inc.
7735 Martinsburg Pike, Shepherdstown, WV 25443 304.876.6835

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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 03, 2024

Simple Answers from Brown's Tire,Towing & Auto Care Center, Inc. for Shepherdstown: 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: Jul 10, 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: May 11, 2023

Brown's Tire,Towing & Auto Care Center, Inc. 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: Mar 27, 2023

Thermostat

The thermostat is part of your cooling system. Shepherdstown residents' vehicle thermostats perform a similar function to the thermostats in their homes. At home, you set your thermostat to maintain a...
Published on: Jan 26, 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: Jan 08, 2023

Radiator Hoses

Your radiator hoses carry coolant between your engine and radiator.  It’s an important job.  If a hose fails, you could lose your engine coolant which might lead to overheating and ver...
Published on: May 29, 2022

Brown's Tire,Towing & Auto Care Center, Inc. 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: Jan 22, 2022