Kauai Auto Repair, LLC
1629 Haleukana St., Lihue, HI 96766 808.245.8055

Engine and Exhaust

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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: Nov 10, 2024

Cooling System

We’re often asked questions about the cooling system – the system that cools your engine and keeps it at the proper operating temperature.  Let’s examine the topic in two areas:...
Published on: Feb 18, 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: Jul 28, 2022

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: Apr 24, 2022

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: Jan 26, 2022

Thermostat

{{ image('MzU0') }} The thermostat is part of your cooling system. Lihue residents' vehicle thermostats perform a similar function to the thermostats in their homes. At home, you set your t...
Published on: Feb 08, 2021

Radiator Fans

{{ image('MzU0') }} Lihue 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....
Published on: Nov 23, 2020

Thermostat

The thermostat is part of your cooling system. Lihue residents' vehicle thermostats perform a similar function to the thermostats in their homes. At home, you set your thermostat to maintain a comfort...
Published on: Sep 28, 2020