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

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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: Jun 01, 2025

Cooling System Service at Plummer's Auto Repair in Standish

Standish 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: May 18, 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

Radiator Hoses

Your radiator hoses carry coolant between your engine and radiator.  It’s an important job.  If a hose fails, you could lose your engine coolant which might lead to overheating and ver...
Published on: Oct 06, 2024

Thermostat

The thermostat is part of your cooling system. Standish residents' vehicle thermostats perform a similar function to the thermostats in their homes. At home, you set your thermostat to maintain a comf...
Published on: Aug 11, 2024

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/antifreeze t...
Published on: May 26, 2024

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