Ace Elder Automotive
18698 State Highway P, Canton, MO 63435 573.288.0300

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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: Aug 25, 2024

Radiator Fans

{{ image('MzU0') }} Canton 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 engine...
Published on: Apr 28, 2023

Radiator Hoses

Your radiator hoses carry coolant between your engine and radiator.  It’s an important job.  If a hose fails, you could lose your engine coolant which might lead to overheating and ver...
Published on: Mar 27, 2023

Ace Elder Automotive Advice on Your Cooling System

Last week I was out running errands and my temperature warning light came on – total panic!  I pulled over and my car was overheating After it cooled down, I went right in to my service ce...
Published on: Jul 30, 2022

Thermostat

{{ image('MzU0') }} The thermostat is part of your cooling system. Canton residents' vehicle thermostats perform a similar function to the thermostats in their homes. At home, you set your ...
Published on: Jul 03, 2022

Air Blend Box

Canton 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 ai...
Published on: Apr 17, 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: Mar 20, 2022

Thermostat

The thermostat is part of your cooling system. Canton residents' vehicle thermostats perform a similar function to the thermostats in their homes. At home, you set your thermostat to maintain a comfor...
Published on: Jul 18, 2021