Genuine Automotive
4350 New Missouri Ave, East Saint Louis, IL 62207 618.875.2000

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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: Jul 06, 2025

Extend The Life Of Your Cooling System In East Saint Louis

{{ image('MzEx') }} Our vehicles operate in a wide range of outside East Saint Louis temperatures. That's why use testing grounds from the frozen tundra to the blistering desert. Your vehicle engine ...
Published on: Apr 06, 2025

Heater Core

{{ image('MzU0') }} East Saint Louis 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: Jan 26, 2025

Cooling System Repairs

We all know how important the cooling system is. Coolant/antifreeze circulates around the engine, absorbs heat, and then dissipates it in the radiator.  Cooling system failure can cause extensive...
Published on: Dec 01, 2024

Cooling System Service At Genuine Automotive

{{ image('Mjkz') }} Your vehicle cooling system's job is to keep your engine cool. Coolant (also called antifreeze) mixed with water flows through your engine and absorbs heat. The mixture then ...
Published on: Jun 09, 2024

Genuine 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: Dec 04, 2023

Genuine Automotive 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: Sep 23, 2023

Genuine Automotive 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: Jun 04, 2023