Bryan Auto Repair

Does my Radiator really need a flush? This is a great question! We get it almost every day. The coolant does not have to deal with combustion gasses like engine oil does, but the additives do break down over time and lose its effectiveness. As time goes by, the additives for rust and corrosion tend to break down. You also start to lose the boiling point and freeze point protection. As rust and corrosion happens it sends particles and debris into the radiator and heater core. There they build up and start to affect the flow of coolant. This can cause an overheating of the engine or a lack of heat from the heater. Those particles are also like sand paper to moving parts like the water pump and thermostat. This can cause premature wear and failure. What does that mean to you ?? More Money More Money! So how often should I flush the coolant? How is it done? Glad you asked! Your best place for information is your owners manual. But as a general rule every 2-3 years or 30000 miles is a good ... read more

How do I jump start a car? How do I use Jumper Cables? Take out your jumper cables. It’s a good idea to buy a good set of jumper cables and keep them in the trunk. The bigger the cable size the easier and better they will work. Place the running car as close as possible and turn off ignition. Engage both parking brakes as well. Attach one of the red cables to the positive terminal of your battery. It is a good idea to clip the dead battery side cable to the insulated cable to prevent and accidental short. (see Pic) It has “POS” or “+” on it, or it’s bigger than the negative terminal. Attach the black lead to the negative side of the battery. On many cars today there is not access to the battery so look for a sticker that says jump start here. Attach the Red cable to the Positive terminal of the dead battery Attach the last black clip to an unpainted metal surface preferably on the engine block Start the working vehicle and let the engine r ... read more