West End Garage
8324 Stagecoach Rd. Little Rock, AR 72210 501.455.4396

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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: Nov 30, 2025

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: Jul 20, 2025

Simple Answers from West End Garage for Little Rock: Cooling System

Question My engine never overheats.  Why should I get a cooling system service? Answer That’s a good question to ask, because if you don’t have the full answer you may end up in tr...
Published on: Oct 20, 2024

Thermostat

The thermostat is an important part of your cooling system. Your vehicle’s thermostat performs a similar function to the thermostat in your home. At home, you set your thermostat to maintain a c...
Published on: Jul 14, 2024

Extend The Life Of Your Cooling System In Little Rock

{{ image('MzEx') }} Our vehicles operate in a wide range of outside Little Rock temperatures. That's why use testing grounds from the frozen tundra to the blistering desert. Your vehicle engine antif...
Published on: Feb 02, 2024

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: Nov 19, 2023

West End Garage Tech Question On Your Cooling System

{{ image('MzM3') }} West End Garage Tech Question:I was driving down the freeway in Little Rock and smoke started coming out of my car. I pulled over and called my husband. I had to be towed to my Li...
Published on: May 12, 2023

Heater Core

You may have wondered where the warm air in your passenger compartment comes from. Well, as your engine starts to warm up, it also warms the coolant/antifreeze that circulates around the engine and th...
Published on: Dec 24, 2022