Tire Rama - Downtown
512 East Main, Bozeman, MT 59715 406.587.0616

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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 30, 2025

Heater Core

{{ image('MzU0') }} Bozeman 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/antifreeze th...
Published on: Apr 23, 2023

Air Blend Box

Bozeman 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 the a...
Published on: Mar 24, 2023

Cooling System Service at Tire Rama - Downtown in Bozeman

Bozeman 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 in two area...
Published on: Feb 13, 2023

Thermostat

{{ image('MzU0') }} The thermostat is part of your cooling system. Bozeman residents' vehicle thermostats perform a similar function to the thermostats in their homes. At home, you set your...
Published on: Jun 29, 2022

Radiator Fans

{{ image('MzU0') }} Bozeman 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 engin...
Published on: Mar 27, 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: Jan 11, 2022

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: Oct 18, 2021