Guthrie's Auto Service Inc.
144 COUNTY ROAD 1435 CULLMAN, AL 35058 256.739.1690

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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: May 04, 2025

Prevent Cooling System Problems In

Cooling system problems are the most common reason for mechanical failure.  And, they’re largely avoidable.  Here’s what you need to know about your cooling system.  First, ...
Published on: Sep 01, 2024

A Long Lasting Cooling System For Cullman, Al Driving

Our vehicles operate in a wide range of outside temperatures.  That’s why vehicle manufacturers use testing grounds from the frozen tundra to the blistering desert.  Your engine antifr...
Published on: Jun 26, 2022

Cooling System Service At Guthrie's Auto Service Inc.

{{ image('Mjkz') }} Your vehicle cooling system's job is to keep your engine cool. Coolant (also called antifreeze) mixed with water flows through your engine and absorbs heat. The mixture then ...
Published on: May 08, 2022

Guthrie's Auto Service Inc. Tech Question On Your Head Gasket

Question My name is Landon.  I bought a new minivan and it started smoking out the tail pipe.  They said my head gasket went out.  What can I do to prevent this from happening again? ...
Published on: Feb 07, 2022

Thermostat

{{ image('MzU0') }} The thermostat is part of your cooling system. Cullman residents' vehicle thermostats perform a similar function to the thermostats in their homes. At home, you set your...
Published on: Aug 15, 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: Oct 27, 2020

Cooling System Service At Guthrie's Auto Service Inc.

{{ image('MzA1') }} Last week I was out running errands in Cullman and my temperature warning light came on – total panic! I pulled over and my car was overheating.After it cooled dow...
Published on: Jul 16, 2020