J & D Auto-Tech Inc
1030 Pleasant Park Rd Ottawa, ON K1G 2A1 613-731-9624

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Keeping Your Cool (Coolant leak repair)

If there’s one thing you should pay attention to with your vehicle, it’s the temperature gauge. It’s the one that may say C---H (that means “cold---hot”).  Or maybe ...
Published on: Jul 04, 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: Jun 14, 2020

J & D Auto-Tech Inc Automotive Tips: Hoses

Your radiator hoses carry coolant between your engine and radiator. It’s an essential job. If a hose fails, you could lose your engine coolant which might lead to harmful overheating and very pr...
Published on: Dec 01, 2019

J & D Auto-Tech Inc Tech Question on Your Head Gasket

J & D Auto-Tech Inc Tech Question:My name is Landon. I bought a new minivan and it started smoking out the tail pipe. My Ottawa service center said my head gasket went out. What can I do to ...
Published on: Jul 28, 2019

J & D Auto-Tech Inc Automotive Tips: Water Pump Cavitation

Your cooling system is vital to your engine’s operation and to its long life. In fact, the most prevalent mechanical failure involves the cooling system. To put that in perspective, the most pre...
Published on: Jan 20, 2019

Cooling System

We're often asked questions in Ottawa, ON about the cooling system – the system that cools your engine and keeps it at the proper operating temperature. Let's examine the top...
Published on: Jan 06, 2019

Cooling System Service at J & D Auto-Tech Inc in Ottawa

Ottawa 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 ...
Published on: Dec 09, 2018

J & D Auto-Tech Inc Automotive Tips: Head Gasket

Hello Ottawa drivers, let’s talk about your head gasket. First, you have your engine block, a big hunk of metal that has the pistons and stuff in it. Then there is the cylinder head, which...
Published on: Oct 07, 2018