TIRE PIRATES
Bay 2 - 6112 30th St. S.E. Calgary, AB T2C 2A6 403-279-5559

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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 04, 2021

TIRE PIRATES Automotive Tips: Head Gasket

Hello Calgary drivers, let’s talk about your head gasket. First, you have your engine block, a big hunk of metal that has the pistons and stuff in it. Then there is the cylinder head, whic...
Published on: May 24, 2020

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: Feb 16, 2020

TIRE PIRATES Automotive Tips: Cooling System Repairs

Most drivers know how vital the cooling system is: coolant/antifreeze circulates around the engine, absorbs heat, and then dissipates it in the radiator. Cooling system failure can cause ex...
Published on: Dec 15, 2019

Simple Answers from TIRE PIRATES for Calgary: Cooling System

Question: My engine never overheats. Why should I get a cooling system service in Calgary? TIRE PIRATES Answer:That’s a really good question for Calgary drivers to ask, because if you don&rsqu...
Published on: Sep 08, 2019

Cooling System Service at TIRE PIRATES in Calgary

Calgary drivers often ask questions about the cooling system – the system that cools your vehicle engine and keeps it at the proper operating temperature. Let’s examine the topic...
Published on: Mar 31, 2019

Cooling System

We're often asked questions in Calgary, AB about the cooling system – the system that cools your engine and keeps it at the proper operating temperature. Let's examine the to...
Published on: Nov 25, 2018

Advice on Your Cooling System from TIRE PIRATES

Last week I was out running errands in Calgary 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 local...
Published on: Oct 07, 2018