Dixon Automotive
186 County Road 442, Hondo, TX 78861 830.741.2886

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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: Jan 19, 2025

Cooling System Service at Dixon Automotive in Hondo

Hondo drivers often ask questions about the cooling system, the system that cools your vehicle engine and keeps it at the proper operating temperature. Let’s examine the topic in two areas:...
Published on: Jan 07, 2023

Simple Answers from Dixon Automotive for Hondo: 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: Nov 06, 2022

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 16, 2022

Thermostat

{{ image('MzU0') }} The thermostat is part of your cooling system. Hondo residents' vehicle thermostats perform a similar function to the thermostats in their homes. At home, you set your t...
Published on: Jan 02, 2022

Dixon Automotive 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: Oct 10, 2021

Air Blend Box

You push a few buttons or turn some knobs, and voila! You have air blowing on your feet or cool air chilling your face. But how does all that happen? Well, it's all thanks to ...
Published on: Aug 09, 2021

Air Blend Box

Hondo drivers push a few buttons or turn some knobs, and voila! They have air blowing on their feet or cool air chilling their face. But how does all that happen? Well, it's all thanks to the air...
Published on: Feb 07, 2021