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

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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

Petty Motorworks LLC 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: Nov 14, 2022

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 07, 2022

Petty Motorworks LLC Tech Question On Your Cooling System

{{ image('MzM3') }} Petty Motorworks LLC Tech Question:I was driving down the freeway in WARETOWN and smoke started coming out of my car. I pulled over and called my husband. I had to be towed to my ...
Published on: Aug 22, 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 ...
Published on: Nov 19, 2021