Advanced Repair, Inc.
27 16th Ave South. Saint Cloud, MN 56301 │ 320.253.6295

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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: Aug 17, 2025

Heater Core

{{ image('MzU0') }} Saint Cloud 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: Mar 23, 2025

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 fans,...
Published on: Jan 26, 2025

Thermostat

{{ image('MzU0') }} The thermostat is part of your cooling system. Saint Cloud residents' vehicle thermostats perform a similar function to the thermostats in their homes. At home, you set ...
Published on: Oct 27, 2024

Thermostat

The thermostat is part of your cooling system. Saint Cloud residents' vehicle thermostats perform a similar function to the thermostats in their homes. At home, you set your thermostat to maintain a c...
Published on: Sep 01, 2024

Advanced Repair, Inc. Tech Question On Your Cooling System

Question I was driving down the freeway and smoke started coming out of my car.  I pulled over and called my husband.  I had to be towed to my mechanic.  He said my car had overheated....
Published on: Apr 22, 2024

Advanced Repair, Inc. Advice on Your Cooling System

Last week I was out running errands 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 my service ce...
Published on: Apr 15, 2024

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: Jan 01, 2024