Lakeside Autowerks
628 LONGWOOD DR MICHIGAN CITY, Indiana 46360 | (219) 809-9724

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Thermostat

{{ image('MzU0') }} The thermostat is part of your cooling system. Michigan City residents' vehicle thermostats perform a similar function to the thermostats in their homes. At home, you se...
Published on: Jun 09, 2024

Air Blend Box

Michigan City 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...
Published on: Oct 07, 2023

Lakeside Autowerks 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: Jun 21, 2023

Radiator Fans

If you’re old enough, you’ve heard the term “fan belt”. Back in the day the radiator fan in your vehicle was turned by a belt driven by the engine. There are still belt driven ...
Published on: Mar 16, 2023

Cooling System Service At Lakeside Autowerks

{{ image('MzA1') }} Last week I was out running errands in Michigan City and my temperature warning light came on – total panic! I pulled over and my car was overheating.After it cool...
Published on: Jan 02, 2023

Lakeside Autowerks Tech Question On Your Cooling System

Question I was driving down the freeway and smoke started coming out of my car.  I pulled over and called my husband.  I had to be towed to my mechanic.  He said my car had overheated....
Published on: Nov 15, 2022

Lakeside Autowerks Tech Question On Your Head Gasket

Question My name is Landon.  I 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: Sep 18, 2022

Lakeside Autowerks 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 18, 2022