Main Street Auto Repair
163 Main Street, Cortland, NY 13045 607.753.9924

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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: Dec 08, 2024

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: Dec 17, 2023

Radiator Fans

{{ image('MzU0') }} Cortland residents who are old enough have probably heard the term “fan belt”. Back in the day the radiator fan in your vehicle was turned by a belt driven by the engi...
Published on: Jun 21, 2023

Main Street Auto Repair 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 30, 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: Nov 14, 2022

Main Street Auto Repair Tech Question On Your Cooling System

{{ image('MzM3') }} Main Street Auto Repair Tech Question:I was driving down the freeway in Cortland and smoke started coming out of my car. I pulled over and called my husband. I had to be towed to ...
Published on: Nov 11, 2022

Thermostat

{{ image('MzU0') }} The thermostat is part of your cooling system. Cortland residents' vehicle thermostats perform a similar function to the thermostats in their homes. At home, you set you...
Published on: Jul 23, 2021

Simple Answers from Main Street Auto Repair for Cortland: 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: May 14, 2021