Ed & Dave's Auto Service Inc
5066 Plainfield Avenue NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525 616.363.5575

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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 10, 2024

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: Feb 06, 2023

Air Blend Box

Grand Rapids drivers push a few buttons or turn some knobs, and voila! They have air blowing on their feet or cool air chilling their face. But how does all that happen? Well, it's all thanks to ...
Published on: Aug 21, 2022

Cooling System Service at Ed & Dave's Auto Service Inc in Grand Rapids

Grand Rapids 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...
Published on: Jul 27, 2022

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: Nov 05, 2021

Ed & Dave's Auto Service 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: Oct 04, 2021

Heater Core

{{ image('MzU0') }} Grand Rapids 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/antifree...
Published on: Mar 26, 2021

Simple Answers from Ed & Dave's Auto Service Inc for Grand Rapids: 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: Mar 15, 2021