Jamie's Auto Service
1710 Main St Val Caron, ON P3N 1R8 705-897-5557

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Keeping Your Cool (Coolant leak repair)

If there’s one thing you should pay attention to with your vehicle, it’s the temperature gauge. It’s the one that may say C---H (that means “cold---hot”).  Or maybe ...
Published on: Jun 30, 2021

Simple Answers from Jamie's Auto Service for Val Caron: Cooling System

Question: My engine never overheats. Why should I get a cooling system service in Val Caron? Jamie's Auto Service Answer:That’s a really good question for Val Caron drivers to ask, because if ...
Published on: Mar 08, 2020

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: Jan 19, 2020

Jamie's Auto Service Automotive Tips: Hoses

Your radiator hoses carry coolant between your engine and radiator. It’s an essential job. If a hose fails, you could lose your engine coolant which might lead to harmful overheating and very pr...
Published on: Dec 29, 2019

Jamie's Auto Service Automotive Tips: Cooling System Repairs

Most drivers know how vital the cooling system is: coolant/antifreeze circulates around the engine, absorbs heat, and then dissipates it in the radiator. Cooling system failure can cause ex...
Published on: Sep 15, 2019

Jamie's Auto Service Tech Question on Your Head Gasket

Jamie's Auto Service Tech Question:My name is Landon. I bought a new minivan and it started smoking out the tail pipe. My Val Caron service center said my head gasket went out. What can I do...
Published on: Aug 25, 2019

Advice on Your Cooling System from Jamie's Auto Service

Last week I was out running errands in Val Caron 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 the loc...
Published on: Dec 23, 2018

Jamie's Auto Service Automotive Tips: Water Pump Cavitation

Your cooling system is vital to your engine’s operation and to its long life. In fact, the most prevalent mechanical failure involves the cooling system. To put that in perspective, the most pre...
Published on: Jul 08, 2018