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2511 Evergreen Ave, West Sacramento, CA 95691 916.372.5438

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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: Nov 24, 2024

Simple Answers from Nor Cal Performance for West Sacramento: Cooling System

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:My engine never overheats. Why should I get a cooling system service in West Sacramento?Nor Cal Performance Answer:That's a really good question for West Sacramento drive...
Published on: Aug 21, 2023

Radiator Fans

{{ image('MzU0') }} West Sacramento 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: Jun 26, 2023

Simple Answers from Nor Cal Performance for West Sacramento: 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: Oct 13, 2022

Radiator Hoses

Your radiator hoses carry coolant between your engine and radiator.  It’s an important job.  If a hose fails, you could lose your engine coolant which might lead to overheating and ver...
Published on: Apr 24, 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 ...
Published on: Jan 02, 2022

Thermostat

{{ image('MzU0') }} The thermostat is part of your cooling system. West Sacramento residents' vehicle thermostats perform a similar function to the thermostats in their homes. At home, you ...
Published on: Oct 18, 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: Sep 27, 2021