Kreiser's Garage
5606 Elizabethtown Rd, Manheim, PA 17545 717.665.5873

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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: Feb 02, 2025

Thermostat

The thermostat is part of your cooling system. Manheim residents' vehicle thermostats perform a similar function to the thermostats in their homes. At home, you set your thermostat to maintain a comfo...
Published on: Jul 14, 2024

Radiator Fans

{{ image('MzU0') }} Manheim 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 engin...
Published on: Jan 30, 2024

Thermostat

{{ image('MzU0') }} The thermostat is part of your cooling system. Manheim residents' vehicle thermostats perform a similar function to the thermostats in their homes. At home, you set your...
Published on: Jan 17, 2024

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: Sep 12, 2023

Heater Core

{{ image('MzU0') }} Manheim 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/ant...
Published on: Dec 22, 2022

Simple Answers from Kreiser's Garage for Manheim: 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 13, 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: Dec 09, 2022