Rockville Auto Repair

  Today we're going to be talking about serpentine belts for our Rockville, MD, customers. Let's start by talking about the accessories that are driven by the serpentine belt. First is the alternator. That's the device that makes electricity to power the vehicle and recharge the battery. Then there's the air conditioning compressor that makes cool air for you while you're driving around MD in the summer.The power steering and power brake pumps are driven by the serpentine belt in most Rockville residents' vehicles. Those pumps provide pressure that assists your steering and braking.In many vehicles, the water pump is driven by the serpentine belt. The water pump is what circulates the coolant that protects your engine. In some cars around Rockville, MD, the water pump is driven by the timing belt.The radiator cooling fans on some vehicles are also driven by the serpentine belt. Some have separate electric motors. That's really a lot of work for one belt ... read more

Today we want to talk about a system in our vehicles – the cooling system. It's one of those things that Rockville auto owners don't give much thought to until it fails and then they're stranded by the side of a road in MD.Cooling systems fail more often than any other mechanical system – usually because of neglect. Don't you hate it when something breaks and you could have done something to prevent it?The good news is that if Rockville drivers take care of their cooling systems, they can keep working for the life of their car.Here at Auto Clinic Care in Rockville, we emphasize preventive maintenance services like replacing your coolant according to the factory schedule. But the various parts that make up the cooling system need attention too. The major components of the cooling system are the water pump, freeze plugs, the thermostat, radiator, cooling fans, the heater core, the pressure cap, the overflow tank and the hoses ... read more