Plummer's Auto Repair
4 Chadbourne Rd., Standish, ME 04084 207.642.3041

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Simple Answers from Plummer's Auto Repair for Standish: 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: Dec 14, 2025

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: Aug 31, 2025

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: Jun 01, 2025

Radiator Fans

{{ image('MzU0') }} Standish 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 engi...
Published on: Mar 09, 2025

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: Aug 23, 2023

Heater Core

{{ image('MzU0') }} Standish 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: Mar 19, 2023

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: Oct 18, 2022

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: May 20, 2021