# Cooling System & AC in Arlington, VA, Tab Motors Auto Repair | Exxon

> Radiator, coolant and car AC repair in Arlington, VA at TAB Motors | Exxon. Beat overheating and DC summer heat. Call (703) 243-3080.

## Business facts
- **Name:** Tab Motors Auto Repair | Exxon
- **Address:** 4035 Old Dominion Dr, Arlington, VA 22207
- **Phone:** (703) 243-3080 (call or text)
- **Hours:** Mon–Sat 7 AM – 7 PM
- **Rating:** 4.9 stars from 60+ Google reviews
- **Type:** Full-service auto repair shop + Exxon station; AAA Approved Auto Repair
- **Inspections:** Official Virginia State Safety Inspection & Emissions Testing station
- **Service area:** Arlington, McLean, Falls Church, Alexandria, Vienna, Fairfax, Great Falls, Ballston, Clarendon, Rosslyn, Cherrydale & Washington, DC
- **Perks:** Free air, free coffee, honest upfront pricing

## Cooling System & AC
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."

## Cooling system service

- Radiator repair and replacement

- Water pump replacement

- Thermostat and coolant temperature sensors

- Coolant flush and fill to manufacturer spec

- Hoses, belts and cooling fans

- Overheating diagnosis

## Air conditioning service

- AC performance check and leak detection

- Refrigerant recharge

- Compressor, condenser and evaporator service

- Blend door and blower motor repair

## Don't ignore the temperature gauge

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](./engine-diagnostics.html) we can diagnose at the same time.

## Frequently asked questions
**My AC blows warm, is it just low on refrigerant?**

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.

**My car overheats in traffic but not on the highway, why?**

That often points to a failing cooling fan or a weak water pump. We'll test the system to be sure.

**How often should coolant be flushed?**

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.

**Is it safe to keep driving if my temperature gauge is high?**

No. Continuing to drive an overheating engine risks serious, expensive damage. Pull over safely and call us.

**Do you repair AC compressors?**

Yes, compressor, condenser, evaporator and the rest of the system.

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Call (703) 243-3080 or visit 4035 Old Dominion Dr, Arlington, VA 22207.