Yeoman Service Center
540 East Pettit Ave, Fort Wayne, IN 46806 260.456.2169

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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

Cooling System

We’re often asked questions about the cooling system – the system that cools your engine and keeps it at the proper operating temperature.  Let’s examine the topic in two areas:...
Published on: May 14, 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 28, 2020

Thermostat

{{ image('MzU0') }} The thermostat is part of your cooling system. Fort Wayne residents' vehicle thermostats perform a similar function to the thermostats in their homes. At home, you set y...
Published on: Mar 27, 2020

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: Nov 18, 2019

Heater Core

{{ image('MzU0') }} Fort Wayne 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/...
Published on: Jul 04, 2019

Simple Answers from Yeoman Service Center for Fort Wayne: 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 18, 2019

Yeoman Service Center 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: Feb 10, 2019