Gabe's Truck & Auto Repair LLC
2015 Frank Avenue, Fairbanks, AK 99701 907.456.6156

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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: Nov 17, 2024

Heater Core

{{ image('MzU0') }} Fairbanks 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/a...
Published on: Oct 18, 2023

Gabe's Truck & Auto Repair LLC 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: Feb 17, 2023

Cooling System Service At Gabe's Truck & Auto Repair LLC

{{ image('MzA1') }} Last week I was out running errands in Fairbanks and my temperature warning light came on – total panic! I pulled over and my car was overheating.After it cooled d...
Published on: Sep 19, 2022

Prevent Cooling System Problems In

Cooling system problems are the most common reason for mechanical failure.  And, they’re largely avoidable.  Here’s what you need to know about your cooling system.  First, ...
Published on: Jul 16, 2022

Cooling System

We’re often asked questions about the cooling system – the system that cools your engine and keeps it at the proper operating temperature.  Let’s examine the topic in two areas:...
Published on: Feb 28, 2022

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: Jun 06, 2021

Air Blend Box

You push a few buttons or turn some knobs, and voila! You have air blowing on your feet or cool air chilling your face. But how does all that happen? Well, it's all thanks to ...
Published on: May 21, 2021