An engine that overheats or runs rough can turn into an expensive problem quickly. Jay's Auto Service repairs cooling systems and engines on foreign and domestic vehicles.

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Cooling system work includes radiators, water pumps, thermostats, hoses, cooling fans and coolant flushes. Engine work includes timing belts and chains, gaskets and oil leaks, spark plugs and ignition, sensors, and drivability problems found through computer diagnostics.

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If your temperature gauge is climbing, you see coolant under the car, or the engine misfires or hesitates, bring it in before small problems become big ones.

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Serving Woodlawn, Catonsville, Ellicott City, Columbia, Pikesville and Owings Mills. Open Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm. Call 410-747-0044 or book online.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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My car is overheating. Is it safe to drive?

No. Pull over and shut the engine off. Driving an overheating engine can warp the cylinder head and turn a simple repair into a major one.

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What is that sweet smell or green or orange puddle?

That's usually coolant leaking from a hose, the radiator or the water pump. It should be checked soon.

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When does my timing belt need to be replaced?

Most timing belts are due somewhere between 60,000 and 105,000 miles. Check your owner's manual or ask us, because a broken belt can badly damage some engines.

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Related services: AC & Heating, Diagnostics, Factory-Recommended Maintenance.