D & D Tire & Auto Center
307 South 4th Avenue, Park Falls, WI 54552 715.762.2525

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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 22, 2024

Thermostat

{{ image('MzU0') }} The thermostat is part of your cooling system. Park Falls residents' vehicle thermostats perform a similar function to the thermostats in their homes. At home, you set y...
Published on: Apr 10, 2023

D & D Tire & Auto Center 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: Feb 03, 2023

Radiator Fans

{{ image('MzU0') }} Park Falls 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 en...
Published on: Dec 23, 2022

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: Mar 28, 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 14, 2022

D & D Tire & Auto Center 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: Dec 29, 2021

Thermostat

The thermostat is part of your cooling system. Park Falls residents' vehicle thermostats perform a similar function to the thermostats in their homes. At home, you set your thermostat to maintain a co...
Published on: Nov 14, 2021