How to Make it More Comfortable in Here.

Let us start with a brief tutorial. Your vehicle’s cabin will heat up as the engine’s coolant heats up. What happens is that the coolant absorbs the heat from the engine and causes it to become hot. This coolant is then routed through sort of a radiator called a heater core. This heater core then passes the hot air it generates into the vehicle with a blower fan.

Many different things can go wrong causing the whole system to work poorly or not at all. Make sure you have driven at least 5 to 10 minutes and have the thermostat checked if the heating system is not performing the way it used to. Thermostats are a common item that wears out over time, and typically break open, so it is always allowing coolant to flow through the engine.

Let A.J.’s Import Garage help you keep your ride comfortable throughout this and more winter seasons to come. For a thermostat repair or replacement get over to A.J’s Import Garage in Topeka located at 501 S.W. Harrison and make sure to don’t sit shivering in your beautiful car! Call ahead for an appointment at (785) 233-1000 or visit ajsimportgarage.com.

How Is Your Car’s Battery Holding Up this Winter?

The New Year is upon us (happy good-bye to 2020). With the advent of 2021 there is one thing that certainly remains constant. Topeka’s winter weather takes a toll on your vehicle’s battery. According to AAA your car’s battery loses about 60% of its strength at zero degrees, and even 35% when the outside thermometer hits freezing!

Here are some tips to prevent a dead battery –

1.  Keep your car covered and out of the wind.

2.  Pause for a bit before turning on the heater, the radio, etc.

3.  Clean wherever you can to prevent a build-up of dirt and debris.

4.  Have it checked periodically.

Knowing when a battery is about to fail is much better than discovering it after it actually happens! When was the last time you had your vehicle’s battery checked? A.J.’s Import Garage located at 501 SW Harrison in Topeka are local automotive experts and will help you keep your battery revving up every time this winter. Visit ajsimportgarage.com to see all that they do.