Brown's Automotive
11744 B Hwy 15 501 N Chapel Hill, NC 27517 | 919.942.1023

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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: Apr 13, 2025

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: Dec 08, 2024

Heater Core

{{ image('MzU0') }} Chapel Hill 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/antifreez...
Published on: Oct 16, 2023

Radiator Fans

{{ image('MzU0') }} Chapel Hill 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 e...
Published on: Mar 27, 2023

Simple Answers from Brown's Automotive for Chapel Hill: Cooling System

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:My engine never overheats. Why should I get a cooling system service in Chapel Hill?Brown's Automotive Answer:That's a really good question for Chapel Hill drivers to ask...
Published on: Oct 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: Sep 18, 2022

Cooling System Repairs

We all know how important the cooling system is. Coolant/antifreeze circulates around the engine, absorbs heat, and then dissipates it in the radiator.  Cooling system failure can cause extensive...
Published on: Jun 12, 2022

Air Blend Box

Chapel Hill 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 t...
Published on: Apr 19, 2022