Handel Automotive Service INC.
5705 Monona Drive, Monona, WI 53716 608.222.8099

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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 11, 2024

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 fans,...
Published on: Jun 11, 2023

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: Nov 13, 2022

Thermostat

{{ image('MzU0') }} The thermostat is part of your cooling system. Monona residents' vehicle thermostats perform a similar function to the thermostats in their homes. At home, you set your ...
Published on: Nov 05, 2022

Simple Answers from Handel Automotive Service INC. for Monona: 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: Sep 09, 2022

Heater Core

{{ image('MzU0') }} Monona drivers may wonder where the air in a vehicle's passenger compartment comes from. Well, as your engine starts to warm up, it also warms the coolant/antifreeze tha...
Published on: May 14, 2022

Heater Core

{{ image('MzU0') }} Monona drivers may wonder where the air in a vehicle's passenger compartment comes from. Well, as your engine starts to warm up, it also warms the coolant/anti...
Published on: Apr 21, 2022

Air Blend Box

You push a few buttons or turn some knobs, and voila! You have air blowing on your feet or cool air chilling your face. But how does all that happen? Well, it's all thanks to ...
Published on: Jan 01, 2022