Craighurst Autopro
3225 Penetanguishene Rd Rr 1 Barrie, ON L4M 4Y8 705-728-9306

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Keeping Your Cool (Coolant leak repair)

If there’s one thing you should pay attention to with your vehicle, it’s the temperature gauge. It’s the one that may say C---H (that means “cold---hot”).  Or maybe ...
Published on: Jul 25, 2021

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: Jun 28, 2020

Cooling System

We're often asked questions in Barrie, ON about the cooling system – the system that cools your engine and keeps it at the proper operating temperature. Let's examine the top...
Published on: Dec 01, 2019

Craighurst Autopro Automotive Tips: Head Gasket

Hello Barrie drivers, let’s talk about your head gasket. First, you have your engine block, a big hunk of metal that has the pistons and stuff in it. Then there is the cylinder head, which...
Published on: Jul 14, 2019

Craighurst Autopro Tech Question on Your Head Gasket

Craighurst Autopro Tech Question:My name is Landon. I bought a new minivan and it started smoking out the tail pipe. My Barrie service center said my head gasket went out. What can I do to p...
Published on: Jun 16, 2019

Cooling System Service at Craighurst Autopro in Barrie

Barrie drivers often ask questions about the cooling system – the system that cools your vehicle engine and keeps it at the proper operating temperature. Let’s examine the topic ...
Published on: Mar 31, 2019

Craighurst Autopro Automotive Tips: Hoses

Your radiator hoses carry coolant between your engine and radiator. It’s an essential job. If a hose fails, you could lose your engine coolant which might lead to harmful overheating and very pr...
Published on: Nov 04, 2018

Advice on Your Cooling System from Craighurst Autopro

Last week I was out running errands in Barrie 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 the local ...
Published on: Sep 30, 2018