Bill Smith's Auto A/C Inc
11122 Jefferson Ave, Newport News, VA 23601 757.596.1561

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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: Mar 23, 2025

Thermostat

The thermostat is an important part of your cooling system. Your vehicle’s thermostat performs a similar function to the thermostat in your home. At home, you set your thermostat to maintain a c...
Published on: Aug 29, 2022

Heater Core

{{ image('MzU0') }} Newport News 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 coolan...
Published on: May 13, 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: Aug 09, 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: Sep 26, 2020

Simple Answers from Bill Smith's Auto A/C Inc for Newport News: 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: Sep 11, 2020

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: Mar 13, 2020

Thermostat

{{ image('MzU0') }} The thermostat is part of your cooling system. Newport News residents' vehicle thermostats perform a similar function to the thermostats in their homes. At home, you set...
Published on: Apr 01, 2019