Arctic Automotive Center
3700 W Broward Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312 954.581.7980

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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 23, 2025

Thermostat

The thermostat is part of your cooling system. Fort Lauderdale residents' vehicle thermostats perform a similar function to the thermostats in their homes. At home, you set your thermostat to maintain...
Published on: Oct 28, 2022

Thermostat

The thermostat is an important part of your cooling system. Your vehicle’s thermostat performs a similar function to the thermostat in your home. At home, you set your thermostat to maintain a c...
Published on: Dec 14, 2021

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: Sep 21, 2021

Simple Answers from Arctic Automotive Center for Fort Lauderdale: 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: Jun 16, 2021

Arctic Automotive Center 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: Jan 07, 2021

Radiator Fans

{{ image('MzU0') }} Fort Lauderdale 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 t...
Published on: Oct 02, 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 14, 2020