Calabro Tire & Auto Service
1476 Bower Hill Road, Upper St. Clair, PA 15241 412.221.4300

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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: Oct 27, 2024

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: Jul 07, 2022

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: May 27, 2022

Heater Core

{{ image('MzU0') }} Upper St. Clair 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 coo...
Published on: Oct 30, 2021

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: Sep 18, 2021

Radiator Fans

{{ image('MzU0') }} Upper St. Clair 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 t...
Published on: Jun 13, 2021

Calabro Tire & Auto Service 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: Feb 16, 2020

Thermostat

{{ image('MzU0') }} The thermostat is part of your cooling system. Upper St. Clair residents' vehicle thermostats perform a similar function to the thermostats in their homes. At home, you ...
Published on: Mar 21, 2019