Mike's Collision & Tire Center
809 20th North, New Ulm, MN 56073 507.233.4470

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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: Jan 12, 2025

Simple Answers from Mike's Collision & Tire Center for New Ulm: 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 12, 2023

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: Aug 25, 2022

Cooling System Repairs

We all know how important the cooling system is. Coolant/antifreeze circulates around the engine, absorbs heat, and then dissipates it in the radiator.  Cooling system failure can cause extensive...
Published on: Aug 14, 2022

Heater Core

{{ image('MzU0') }} New Ulm drivers may wonder where the air in a vehicle's passenger compartment comes from. Well, as your engine starts to warm up, it also warms the coolant/ant...
Published on: Aug 11, 2022

Radiator Fans

{{ image('MzU0') }} New Ulm 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 engin...
Published on: Apr 21, 2022

Mike's Collision & Tire Center Tech Question On Your Cooling System

Question I was driving down the freeway and smoke started coming out of my car.  I pulled over and called my husband.  I had to be towed to my mechanic.  He said my car had overheated....
Published on: Apr 01, 2022

Thermostat

{{ image('MzU0') }} The thermostat is part of your cooling system. New Ulm residents' vehicle thermostats perform a similar function to the thermostats in their homes. At home, you set your...
Published on: Jul 18, 2021