Chieftain Main Shell Inc
215 West Main Street, Logan, OH 43138 - (740) 385-9924 - Old Fashioned Service . . . With New Technology

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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: Sep 29, 2024

Thermostat

{{ image('MzU0') }} The thermostat is part of your cooling system. Logan residents' vehicle thermostats perform a similar function to the thermostats in their homes. At home, you set your t...
Published on: Jul 05, 2023

Cooling System

We’re often asked questions about the cooling system – the system that cools your engine and keeps it at the proper operating temperature.  Let’s examine the topic in two areas:...
Published on: Jun 18, 2023

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: Apr 23, 2023

Radiator Fans

{{ image('MzU0') }} Logan 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 engine....
Published on: Dec 02, 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: Nov 13, 2022

Chieftain Main Shell Inc 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: Mar 23, 2021

Chieftain Main Shell Inc 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: Dec 18, 2020