Flint's Auto Repair
990 S MAIN ST ATHOL, MA 01331 | 978.249.4246

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{{ image('MzU0') }} Athol 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/antif...
Published on: Feb 22, 2026

Simple Answers from Flint's Auto Repair for Athol: 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: Jun 08, 2025

Flint's Auto Repair 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: Nov 03, 2024

Cooling System Service At Flint's Auto Repair

{{ image('MzA1') }} Last week I was out running errands in Athol and my temperature warning light came on – total panic! I pulled over and my car was overheating.After it cooled down,...
Published on: Mar 11, 2024

Flint's Auto Repair Tech Question On Your Head Gasket

Question My name is Landon.  I 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: Dec 17, 2023

A Long Lasting Cooling System For Athol, MA Driving

Our vehicles operate in a wide range of outside temperatures.  That’s why vehicle manufacturers use testing grounds from the frozen tundra to the blistering desert.  Your engine antifr...
Published on: Jul 10, 2023

Prevent Cooling System Problems In

Cooling system problems are the most common reason for mechanical failure.  And, they’re largely avoidable.  Here’s what you need to know about your cooling system.  First, ...
Published on: Aug 29, 2022

Flint's Auto Repair 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: Oct 28, 2021