Gunter Automotive
553 John Connor Court, Lawrenceville, GA 30046 770.962.1380

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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: Aug 04, 2024

Gunter Automotive 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: Aug 24, 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: Jul 03, 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 ...
Published on: Mar 12, 2022

Thermostat

{{ image('MzU0') }} The thermostat is part of your cooling system. LAWRENCEVILLE residents' vehicle thermostats perform a similar function to the thermostats in their homes. At home, you se...
Published on: Feb 27, 2022

Simple Answers from Gunter Automotive for LAWRENCEVILLE: 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: Jun 14, 2021

Thermostat

The thermostat is part of your cooling system. LAWRENCEVILLE residents' vehicle thermostats perform a similar function to the thermostats in their homes. At home, you set your thermostat to maintain a...
Published on: Dec 31, 2020

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: Apr 28, 2020