Ski Country Auto Repair and Towing
1125 N Summit Blvd Frisco, CO 80443 | 970.668.3093

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Heater Core

{{ image('MzU0') }} Frisco 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/anti...
Published on: Oct 12, 2025

Thermostat

{{ image('MzU0') }} The thermostat is part of your cooling system. Frisco residents' vehicle thermostats perform a similar function to the thermostats in their homes. At home, you set your ...
Published on: Jun 15, 2025

Ski Country Auto Repair and Towing 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: Sep 15, 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: Jan 06, 2024

Thermostat

The thermostat is an important part of your cooling system. Your vehicle’s thermostat performs a similar function to the thermostat in your home. At home, you set your thermostat to maintain a c...
Published on: Feb 02, 2023

Ski Country Auto Repair and Towing Tech Question On Your Cooling System

Question I was driving down the freeway and smoke started coming out of my car.  I pulled over and called my husband.  I had to be towed to my mechanic.  He said my car had overheated....
Published on: Sep 12, 2022

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: Jan 18, 2022

Simple Answers from Ski Country Auto Repair and Towing for Frisco: 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: May 05, 2021