Petty Motorworks LLC
462 ROUTE 9 WARETOWN, NJ 08758 | 609.339.2939

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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 28, 2025

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: Aug 17, 2025

Cooling System Service At Petty Motorworks LLC

{{ 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: Jul 20, 2025

Cooling System Service At Petty Motorworks LLC

{{ image('MzA1') }} Last week I was out running errands in WARETOWN and my temperature warning light came on – total panic! I pulled over and my car was overheating.After it cooled do...
Published on: Apr 06, 2025

Radiator Fans

{{ image('MzU0') }} WARETOWN 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 engi...
Published on: Oct 20, 2024

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: Jul 21, 2024

Thermostat

The thermostat is part of your cooling system. WARETOWN residents' vehicle thermostats perform a similar function to the thermostats in their homes. At home, you set your thermostat to maintain a comf...
Published on: May 26, 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: Aug 25, 2023