Ernie's Auto Service
2804 Deborah Ave, Zion, IL 60099 847.746.5861

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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: Dec 01, 2024

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 ...
Published on: Jun 21, 2023

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 18, 2022

Heater Core

{{ image('MzU0') }} Zion 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/antifr...
Published on: Aug 23, 2022

Cooling System Service at Ernie's Auto Service in Zion

Zion 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 two areas: ...
Published on: Jun 21, 2022

Thermostat

The thermostat is part of your cooling system. Zion residents' vehicle thermostats perform a similar function to the thermostats in their homes. At home, you set your thermostat to maintain a comforta...
Published on: Nov 28, 2021

Heater Core

{{ image('MzU0') }} Zion 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/antifreeze that ...
Published on: Oct 29, 2021

Ernie's Auto Service 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 07, 2021