Spike's Auto Care
1001 E RIDGEVILLE BLVD MOUNT AIRY, Maryland 21771 | (301) 829-5046

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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 ...
Published on: Feb 02, 2024

Cooling System Service At Spike's Auto Care

{{ image('MzA1') }} Last week I was out running errands in and my temperature warning light came on – total panic! I pulled over and my car was overheating.After it cooled down, I we...
Published on: Dec 24, 2023

Simple Answers from Spike's Auto Care for : 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: Dec 18, 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: Oct 11, 2023

Simple Answers from Spike's Auto Care for : Cooling System

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:My engine never overheats. Why should I get a cooling system service in ?Spike's Auto Care Answer:That's a really good question for drivers to ask, because if you don't ...
Published on: Aug 14, 2023

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: Jul 23, 2023

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: Apr 10, 2023

Thermostat

The thermostat is part of your cooling system. residents' vehicle thermostats perform a similar function to the thermostats in their homes. At home, you set your thermostat to maintain a comfortable ...
Published on: Oct 22, 2022