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Heater Core

{{ image('MzU0') }} CHELSEA 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/antifreeze th...
Published on: Feb 01, 2026

The Chelsea Tire Pros Guide to Recommended Intervals

Most CHELSEA drivers are aware that manufacturers have service intervals for your car. The engineers that design our vehicles have tested the various systems and components to meet durability and safe...
Published on: Jan 04, 2026

Smart Car Care in CHELSEA: Debunking The Maintenance Free Myth

Myths start with a grain of evidence and are then built up with a lot of imagination and very elastic logic.  And the internet is a breeding ground for automotive myths.  Some bloggers recal...
Published on: Nov 16, 2025

Thermostat

The thermostat is part of your cooling system. CHELSEA residents' vehicle thermostats perform a similar function to the thermostats in their homes. At home, you set your thermostat to maintain a comfo...
Published on: Aug 31, 2025

Timing Belt

Let's address a very important maintenance item for everyone in CHELSEA AL – timing belt replacement. It's important because letting this one slide can lead to very expensive engine damage.Your ...
Published on: Jul 20, 2025

Air Blend Box

You push a few buttons or turn some knobs, and voila, you have warm air blowing on your feet or cool air chilling your face. How does all that happen? Well, it’s all thanks to the air blend box....
Published on: Jun 29, 2025

Gasoline Direct Injection

{{ image('MzU0') }} Question:My new car has a “GDI” engine. What does that mean to me and other CHELSEA vehicles with this new type of engine?Chelsea Tire Pros Answer:GDI stands for ...
Published on: Jun 01, 2025

Budgeting for Auto Maintenance In CHELSEA AL

We all do our best to budget for scheduled vehicle maintenance.  What’s hard is planning for unexpected repairs.  The truth is that our vehicles can stay on the road longer than ever b...
Published on: May 25, 2025