The Car-O-Practor Ltd
5949 Ottawa St Po Box 490 Richmond, ON K0A 2Z0 613-838-2184

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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 11, 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 21, 2020

Cooling System Service at The Car-O-Practor Ltd in Richmond

Richmond 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 topi...
Published on: Apr 19, 2020

Cooling System

We're often asked questions in Richmond, ON about the cooling system – the system that cools your engine and keeps it at the proper operating temperature. Let's examine the t...
Published on: Mar 31, 2019

The Car-O-Practor Ltd Tech Question on Your Head Gasket

The Car-O-Practor Ltd Tech Question:My name is Landon. I bought a new minivan and it started smoking out the tail pipe. My Richmond service center said my head gasket went out. What can I do...
Published on: Jul 22, 2018

Simple Answers from The Car-O-Practor Ltd for Richmond: Cooling System

Question: My engine never overheats. Why should I get a cooling system service in Richmond? The Car-O-Practor Ltd Answer:That’s a really good question for Richmond drivers to ask, because if y...
Published on: Feb 25, 2018

The Car-O-Practor Ltd Automotive Tips: Head Gasket

Hello Richmond 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, whi...
Published on: Aug 16, 2017

The Car-O-Practor Ltd 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: Jul 10, 2017