Wixon Automotive
4005 Cliff Road BRYAN, Texas 77808 | (979) 589-1209

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Wixon Automotive Advice on Your Cooling System

Last week I was out running errands and my temperature warning light came on – total panic!  I pulled over and my car was overheating After it cooled down, I went right in to my service ce...
Published on: Aug 27, 2023

Heater Core

{{ image('MzU0') }}  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...
Published on: Jul 14, 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 fans,...
Published on: Apr 12, 2021

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: Apr 02, 2021

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: Sep 06, 2020

Cooling System Service At Wixon Automotive

{{ image('Mjkz') }} Your vehicle cooling system's job is to keep your engine cool. Coolant (also called antifreeze) mixed with water flows through your engine and absorbs heat. The mixture then ...
Published on: Jun 02, 2020

Cooling System Service At Wixon Automotive

{{ image('MzA1') }} Last week I was out running errands in and my temperature warning light came on – total panic! I pulled over and my car was overheating.After it cooled down, I we...
Published on: Jan 05, 2020

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: Sep 08, 2017