Northeast Automotive
1156 Knapp St, Grand Rapids, MI 49505 616.364.6200

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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: Mar 23, 2025

Northeast Automotive Tech Question On Your Cooling System

Question I was driving down the freeway and smoke started coming out of my car.  I pulled over and called my husband.  I had to be towed to my mechanic.  He said my car had overheated....
Published on: Jul 17, 2022

Simple Answers from Northeast Automotive 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: Jan 09, 2022

Air Blend Box

You push a few buttons or turn some knobs, and voila! You have air blowing on your feet or cool air chilling your face. But how does all that happen? Well, it's all thanks to ...
Published on: Nov 28, 2021

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: Oct 05, 2021

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: Sep 15, 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 coolan...
Published on: Jul 07, 2021

Thermostat

{{ image('MzU0') }} The thermostat is part of your cooling system. Grand Rapids residents' vehicle thermostats perform a similar function to the thermostats in their homes. At home, you set...
Published on: May 31, 2021