Woodward Tire Sales and Service
3111 Covington Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46802 260.432.0694

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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: Mar 09, 2025

Radiator Fans

{{ image('MzU0') }} Fort Wayne 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 en...
Published on: Dec 28, 2022

Simple Answers from Woodward Tire Sales and Service for Fort Wayne: Cooling System

Question My engine never overheats.  Why should I get a cooling system service? Answer That’s a good question to ask, because if you don’t have the full answer you may end up in tr...
Published on: Nov 27, 2022

Cooling System

We’re often asked questions about the cooling system – the system that cools your engine and keeps it at the proper operating temperature.  Let’s examine the topic in two areas:...
Published on: Nov 07, 2022

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: Jul 04, 2022

Woodward Tire Sales and Service 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: Mar 13, 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 fans,...
Published on: Feb 18, 2021

Thermostat

{{ image('MzU0') }} The thermostat is part of your cooling system. Fort Wayne residents' vehicle thermostats perform a similar function to the thermostats in their homes. At home, you set y...
Published on: Nov 04, 2020