Traditions Auto Service
550 Warden Ave Scarborough, ON M1L 3Z3 416-691-5397

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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 11, 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: Mar 15, 2020

Simple Answers from Traditions Auto Service for Scarborough: Cooling System

Question: My engine never overheats. Why should I get a cooling system service in Scarborough? Traditions Auto Service Answer:That’s a really good question for Scarborough drivers to ask, beca...
Published on: Jan 05, 2020

Traditions Auto Service 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: Jul 21, 2019

Cooling System

We're often asked questions in Scarborough, ON about the cooling system – the system that cools your engine and keeps it at the proper operating temperature. Let's examine th...
Published on: Apr 07, 2019

Traditions Auto Service Tech Question on Your Cooling System

Traditions Auto Service Tech Question:I was driving down the freeway in Scarborough and smoke started coming out of my car. I pulled over and called my husband. I had to be towed to my Scarborough mec...
Published on: Feb 24, 2019

Traditions Auto Service Tech Question on Your Head Gasket

Traditions Auto Service Tech Question:My name is Landon. I bought a new minivan and it started smoking out the tail pipe. My Scarborough service center said my head gasket went out. What can...
Published on: Apr 29, 2018

Advice on Your Cooling System from Traditions Auto Service

Last week I was out running errands in Scarborough 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 l...
Published on: Jun 04, 2017