3 G's Tire
200 VERANDA ST PORTLAND, Maine 04103 | (207) 772-1255

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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: Mar 03, 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: Oct 13, 2023

3 G's Tire 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: Aug 14, 2023

Simple Answers from 3 G's Tire for : Cooling System

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:My engine never overheats. Why should I get a cooling system service in ?3 G's Tire Answer:That's a really good question for drivers to ask, because if you don't have th...
Published on: Jan 18, 2023

Cooling System Service at 3 G's Tire in

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 areas: firs...
Published on: Nov 27, 2022

3 G's Tire Tech Question On Your Cooling System

{{ image('MzM3') }} 3 G's Tire Tech Question:I was driving down the freeway in 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...
Published on: Oct 19, 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: May 19, 2021

Radiator Fans

{{ image('MzU0') }} 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. Ther...
Published on: May 09, 2021