Lakeland Car Co. Auto Sales & Service
0141 Lake Michigan Drive, Grand Rapids, MI 49544 616.735.9400

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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: Oct 06, 2024

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 ver...
Published on: Dec 15, 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: Oct 27, 2022

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: Apr 28, 2022

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: Jan 01, 2022

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 15, 2021

Cooling System Service at Lakeland Car Co. Auto Sales & Service 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: Sep 30, 2020

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: Aug 04, 2020