J & R AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE
5006 60th St Lloydminster, AB T9V 3K4 | (780) 875-9008

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J & R AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE Tech Question on Your Head Gasket

J & R AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE Tech Question:My name is Landon. I bought a new minivan and it started smoking out the tail pipe. My Lloydminster service center said my head gasket went out. What c...
Published on: Apr 13, 2025

Cooling System Service at J & R AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE in Lloydminster

Lloydminster 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 ...
Published on: Dec 01, 2024

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: Dec 17, 2023

Cooling System

We're often asked questions in Lloydminster, AB about the cooling system – the system that cools your engine and keeps it at the proper operating temperature. Let's examine t...
Published on: Aug 20, 2023

J & R AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE Automotive Tips: Head Gasket

Hello Lloydminster 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,...
Published on: Jun 05, 2023

J & R AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE Tech Question on Your Cooling System

J & R AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE Tech Question:I was driving down the freeway in Lloydminster and smoke started coming out of my car. I pulled over and called my husband. I had to be towed to my Lloydminster ...
Published on: Mar 19, 2023

J & R AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE 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: Jul 17, 2022

J & R AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE 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: Apr 03, 2022