Clavey Auto Service
2003 Chestnut Ave, Glenview, IL 60025 847.724.4770

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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 29, 2024

Thermostat

{{ image('MzU0') }} The thermostat is part of your cooling system. Glenview residents' vehicle thermostats perform a similar function to the thermostats in their homes. At home, you set you...
Published on: Apr 01, 2023

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: Mar 15, 2023

Cooling System Service at Clavey Auto Service in Glenview

Glenview drivers often ask questions about the cooling system, the system that cools your vehicle engine and keeps it at the proper operating temperature. Let’s examine the topic in two are...
Published on: Dec 18, 2022

Clavey Auto Service Tech Question on Your Head Gasket

Question My name is Landon.  A bought a new minivan and it started smoking out the tail pipe.  They said my head gasket went out.  What can I do to prevent this from happening again? ...
Published on: Feb 28, 2022

Air Blend Box

Glenview drivers push a few buttons or turn some knobs, and voila! They have air blowing on their feet or cool air chilling their face. But how does all that happen? Well, it's all thanks to the ...
Published on: Jan 13, 2022

Clavey Auto Service 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: Oct 17, 2021

Heater Core

{{ image('MzU0') }} Glenview 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/an...
Published on: Aug 01, 2021