Interlakes Automotive Repair
165 D.W. Highway, Center Harbor, NH 03226 603.279.3446

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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: Oct 13, 2024

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: Nov 29, 2022

Thermostat

{{ image('MzU0') }} The thermostat is part of your cooling system. Center Harbor residents' vehicle thermostats perform a similar function to the thermostats in their homes. At home, you se...
Published on: Aug 03, 2021

Interlakes Automotive Repair 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: Mar 12, 2021

Heater Core

{{ image('MzU0') }} Center Harbor 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 coola...
Published on: Aug 28, 2019

Simple Answers from Interlakes Automotive Repair for Center Harbor: 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: Apr 04, 2019

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 17, 2017

Interlakes Automotive 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: Aug 01, 2016