the heat

Tuesday, September 3, 2002

The Basics Behind Heating System Services at Performance Truck and Auto Inc.

In contrast to the cooling system, which removes heat from the engine, the heating system transfers the engine’s heat to the vehicle’s interior. Excess engine heat is absorbed by coolant, a mixture of water and antifreeze. Coolant is carried by the heater hoses from the engine to the radiator, which expels some of the heat into the atmosphere. The water pump pushes the coolant through the engine, cooling system, and heating system. The coolant travels to the heater core, located in your vehicle’s dashboard. There, the heater fan directs the rest of the warm air into the vehicle’s cabin. Once the coolant transfers heat into the vehicle, the coolant returns to the water pump where it continues to circulate through the system. The heating and cooling systems share a number of components, including the radiator, thermostat, and water pump. Other heating system components include the blower motor, heater control valve, heater core, heater fan, and heater hoses. These components work together to regulate temperatures in the engine and cabin compartment. Find out the best deals for new units at Peterbilt truck auctions.

Why Should You Have Heating System Services Performed at Performance Truck and Auto Inc.?

Because the heating and cooling systems work in tandem, problems with the cooling system will affect the heating system. Low coolant levels, for example, can affect the heating system’s ability to warm your vehicle’s interior. Leaking coolant can be attributed to a damaged heater core, radiator, heater hose, or cooling system. Sweet smells coming from the air vents are a sign of a coolant leak. Other common issues that plague heating system components include a vacuum leak, heater valve failure, fan motor failure, heater core failure, or stuck thermostat. One of the most common causes of breakdowns is overheating, but heating system maintenance can help prevent this from happening. Consult your owner’s manual for recommended inspection intervals for the various heating system components, and be sure to seek out heating system repairs when necessary.

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5 Comments

  1. Lloyd R. Belthazar says:
    6 September 2002 at 09:54

    I hope you did not hit the wall when parking. That’d be really messy man. Seriously. Although.. hm, it was good for you to check the vehicle and have it inspected. We got some real nice people serving as mechanics and other-things such as who-knows-what things.
    I just can’t get enough of this. Ohhh LAWD.

  2. Antonio G says:
    6 September 2002 at 11:43

    WOW! It seems as if the party was jumpin’ jumpin’ — With a litte bumps here and there. From the sounds of it — You, Prime, J, Wood, and everyone else in Atlanta need a long vacation.

  3. Michelle says:
    6 September 2002 at 12:30

    It sounds like one heck of a weekend. It also sounds like lots of beauty rest to recover is needed for all involved. I’m shocked that you didn’t let Anna rule over all of her subjects more though.

  4. Donald says:
    6 September 2002 at 18:59

    Eric, honey, I had a ball! But next time I’ll have to remember to bring some potential husbands with me, so I can make use of J’s Green Apple Martinis and REALLY have fun in all those nooks and crannies of y’all beautiful home! *grin!*
    “Where is Donald?”
    “Um, I think I hear sounds coming from the bathroom …”

  5. Prime says:
    8 September 2002 at 10:50

    Donald!! With all this fabulous real eastate, all you can conjure up is a trist in the bathroom??? Ok, if its the master bath then that MIGHT be ok.
    I was expecting something more along the lines of Tropical de DIC or Cine de DIC or… LOL