Swanson's Auto Service
3957 56TH ST SW GRANDVILLE, MI 49418 | 616.532.3111

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Heater Core

You may have wondered where the warm air in your passenger compartment comes from. Well, as your engine starts to warm up, it also warms the coolant/antifreeze that circulates around the engine and th...
Published on: Feb 08, 2026

Swanson's Auto Service 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: Sep 14, 2025

Simple Answers from Swanson's Auto Service for Grandville: 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: Mar 16, 2025

Extend The Life Of Your Cooling System In Grandville

{{ image('MzEx') }} Our vehicles operate in a wide range of outside Grandville temperatures. That's why use testing grounds from the frozen tundra to the blistering desert. Your vehicle engine antifr...
Published on: Mar 02, 2025

Thermostat

The thermostat is part of your cooling system. Grandville residents' vehicle thermostats perform a similar function to the thermostats in their homes. At home, you set your thermostat to maintain a co...
Published on: Dec 15, 2024

Swanson's Auto Service Tech Question on Your Head Gasket

Question My name is Landon.  A 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: Aug 11, 2024

Swanson's Auto Service 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 01, 2024

A Long Lasting Cooling System For Grandville, MI 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: Nov 09, 2023