Forest Hill Service Center
3020 Old Forest Road, Lynchburg, VA 24501 434.384.1950

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Forest Hill Service Center 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: Feb 08, 2024

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: Mar 06, 2023

Forest Hill Service Center Tech Question On Your Cooling System

{{ image('MzM3') }} Forest Hill Service Center Tech Question:I was driving down the freeway in Lynchburg and smoke started coming out of my car. I pulled over and called my husband. I had to be towed...
Published on: Nov 29, 2021

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: Oct 24, 2020

Cooling System Service at Forest Hill Service Center in Lynchburg

Lynchburg 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 ar...
Published on: Jul 25, 2020

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 03, 2020

Forest Hill Service Center 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: Feb 22, 2020

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: Sep 09, 2019