Rocky Mountain Tire & Auto
2005 W MIDWAY BLVD STE C BROOMFIELD, CO 80020 | 303.466.0025

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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

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: Jan 26, 2025

Air Blend Box

You push a few buttons or turn some knobs, and voila! You have air blowing on your feet or cool air chilling your face. But how does all that happen? Well, it's all thanks to ...
Published on: Jul 13, 2023

Rocky Mountain Tire & Auto Tech Question on Your Head Gasket

Question My name is Landon.  A bought a new minivan and it started smoking out the tail pipe.  They said my head gasket went out.  What can I do to prevent this from happening again? ...
Published on: May 21, 2023

Rocky Mountain Tire & Auto Tech Question On Your Cooling System

{{ image('MzM3') }} Rocky Mountain Tire & Auto Tech Question:I was driving down the freeway in BROOMFIELD and smoke started coming out of my car. I pulled over and called my husband. I had to be towe...
Published on: Apr 23, 2023

Cooling System Service at Rocky Mountain Tire & Auto in BROOMFIELD

BROOMFIELD 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 a...
Published on: Apr 05, 2023

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 28, 2022

Cooling System Service At Rocky Mountain Tire & Auto

{{ image('Mjkz') }} Your vehicle cooling system's job is to keep your engine cool. Coolant (also called antifreeze) mixed with water flows through your engine and absorbs heat. The mixture then ...
Published on: Nov 03, 2022