SAF-T Auto Centers - Wallingford
121 N Plains Industrial Rd. Wallingford, CT 06492 | 203-294-1555

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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: Sep 22, 2024

Heater Core

{{ image('MzU0') }} Wallingford 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/antifreez...
Published on: Aug 23, 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: Apr 15, 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: Apr 02, 2023

Thermostat

{{ image('MzU0') }} The thermostat is part of your cooling system. Wallingford residents' vehicle thermostats perform a similar function to the thermostats in their homes. At home, you set ...
Published on: Jan 06, 2023

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: Apr 19, 2022

Heater Core

You may have wondered where the warm air in your passenger compartment comes from. Well, as your engine starts to warm up, it also warms the coolant/antifreeze that circulates around the engine and th...
Published on: Mar 10, 2022

Cooling System Service at SAF-T Auto Centers - Wallingford in Wallingford

Wallingford 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: Nov 30, 2020