Las Vegas Auto Repair

There is no escaping it: things work better when you take care of them. Something most of us in Las Vegas and Henderson can relate to is our computers. You've probably noticed how they get slower and slower over time. It takes longer to start up and programs take forever to load. Eventually, many of us just get a new computer at our nearest Las Vegas and Henderson computer store. But computer experts know that there are things you can do to delay the need for a new computer purchase. You can run utilities that clean off temporary files and clean your memory registry. You can optimize your hard drive and a number of other things.What you're doing is maintaining your computer to make it efficient. It's the same thing with your vehicle. You maintain it to make it more efficient. It works the way it was designed to and that means it uses less fuel while you drive around Las Vegas and Henderson. And you save money.To help organize our discussion, let's think o ... read more

The cooling system keeps Nevada vehicle's engines from overheating while they are driving around Las Vegas and Henderson. Its job is to move heat away from the engine. Let's talk about the various components of the system and how they make this happen.The radiator is the part most Las Vegas and Henderson drivers associate with the cooling system. Coolant flows through the radiator which has fine cooling fins that draw the heat out of the coolant and dissipate it into the air. To make sure there's enough airflow over the radiator, a fan pulls air over the cooling fins even when the vehicle is idling.In some vehicles, the fan is powered by the serpentine belt. On others, an electric motor runs the fan. Electric fans turn on and off as needed. You may have heard the fan kick on shortly after you turn your vehicle off. The sensor has determined that the engine needs a little help cooling down to a safe temperature.A hose connects the radiator to the ... read more