Overheating in traffic or an AC that only blows warm? We service radiators, water pumps, thermostats and the full air-conditioning system so summer stays comfortable.
DC-area summers are hot and humid, and stop-and-go traffic on 66 and the GW Parkway is exactly when a marginal cooling system or AC gives up. TAB Motors handles both, the engine cooling system that keeps you from overheating and the air conditioning that keeps the cabin livable. One customer summed up a recent visit: we "got it working again pretty quickly. No issues since then."
An overheating engine is one of the fastest ways to turn a small repair into a blown head gasket or a cracked block. If your temp gauge climbs in traffic, you smell sweet coolant, or you see puddles under the car, get it looked at now. We'll pressure-test the system, find the leak, and fix it before it costs you an engine. Low coolant can also trigger a warning light we can diagnose at the same time.
Sometimes a recharge fixes it, but if it leaked out there's a leak to find. We check for leaks first so you're not paying to refill a system that'll empty again.
That often points to a failing cooling fan or a weak water pump. We'll test the system to be sure.
Many vehicles call for a coolant service around 60,000–100,000 miles, but it varies. We'll check your coolant's condition and your manufacturer's schedule.
No. Continuing to drive an overheating engine risks serious, expensive damage. Pull over safely and call us.
Yes, compressor, condenser, evaporator and the rest of the system.
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