Pace's Tire & Service Center
1247 S Robert St S, West St Paul, MN 55118 651.457.3935

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Pace's Tire & 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: Mar 08, 2026

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: Jan 18, 2026

Cooling System Service At Pace's Tire & Service Center

{{ image('MzA1') }} Last week I was out running errands in WEST SAINT PAUL and my temperature warning light came on – total panic! I pulled over and my car was overheating.After it co...
Published on: Oct 12, 2025

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: Jun 22, 2025

Pace's Tire & Service Center 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: Feb 12, 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: Oct 30, 2022

Thermostat

{{ image('MzU0') }} The thermostat is part of your cooling system. WEST SAINT PAUL residents' vehicle thermostats perform a similar function to the thermostats in their homes. At home, you ...
Published on: Oct 05, 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: Jul 01, 2022