A Master Mechanic LLC
95 East Glendale Ave, Sparks, NV 89431 │ 775.358.6777

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Thermostat

{{ image('MzU0') }} The thermostat is part of your cooling system. Sparks residents' vehicle thermostats perform a similar function to the thermostats in their homes. At home, you set your ...
Published on: Dec 30, 2023

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: Sep 27, 2023

A Master Mechanic LLC 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: Jul 31, 2023

Heater Core

{{ image('MzU0') }} Sparks drivers may wonder where the air in a vehicle's passenger compartment comes from. Well, as your engine starts to warm up, it also warms the coolant/anti...
Published on: Jan 01, 2023

Cooling System Service At A Master Mechanic LLC

{{ image('Mjkz') }} Your vehicle cooling system's job is to keep your engine cool. Coolant (also called antifreeze) mixed with water flows through your engine and absorbs heat. The mixture then ...
Published on: Dec 19, 2021

A Master Mechanic LLC Tech Question On Your Head Gasket

Question My name is Landon.  I 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: Nov 18, 2021

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: Oct 27, 2021

Cooling System Service At A Master Mechanic LLC

{{ image('MzA1') }} Last week I was out running errands in Sparks and my temperature warning light came on – total panic! I pulled over and my car was overheating.After it cooled down...
Published on: Oct 05, 2020