Mountain Auto Care
349 East 8th Avenue, Durango, CO 81301 970.247.4040

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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: Sep 19, 2017

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 very expensive ...
Published on: Mar 31, 2016

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 – although most are...
Published on: Aug 18, 2015

Mountain Auto Care Tech Question On Your Head Gasket

Question My name is Landon.  I 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: Nov 14, 2013

Prevent Cooling System Problems In

Cooling system problems are the most common reason for mechanical failure.  And, they’re largely avoidable.  Here’s what you need to know about your cooling system.  First, ...
Published on: Jun 18, 2013

A Long Lasting Cooling System For Durango, Colorado Driving

Our vehicles operate in a wide range of outside temperatures.  That’s why vehicle manufacturers use testing grounds from the frozen tundra to the blistering desert.  Your engine antifr...
Published on: Jan 31, 2013

Cooling System Service At Mountain Auto Care

{{ image('MzA1') }} Last week I was out running errands in Durango and my temperature warning light came on – total panic! I pulled over and my car was overheating.After it cooled dow...
Published on: Sep 06, 2012

Cooling System Service At Mountain Auto Care

{{ 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: Jun 07, 2012