Widener Automotive Inc
704 East Pearl St, Batesville, IN 47006 812.932.2025

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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: Dec 29, 2024

Heater Core

{{ image('MzU0') }} Batesville 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/...
Published on: Jul 07, 2023

Thermostat

The thermostat is part of your cooling system. Batesville residents' vehicle thermostats perform a similar function to the thermostats in their homes. At home, you set your thermostat to maintain a co...
Published on: Oct 30, 2022

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: Oct 14, 2022

Radiator Hoses

Your radiator hoses carry coolant between your engine and radiator.  It’s an important job.  If a hose fails, you could lose your engine coolant which might lead to overheating and ver...
Published on: Jul 30, 2022

Thermostat

{{ image('MzU0') }} The thermostat is part of your cooling system. Batesville residents' vehicle thermostats perform a similar function to the thermostats in their homes. At home, you set y...
Published on: Jun 16, 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: Dec 01, 2021

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 ...
Published on: Aug 10, 2021