Hodges Inc.
39319 Highway 2, Thedford, NE 69166 308.645.2249

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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: Sep 15, 2024

Radiator Fans

{{ image('MzU0') }} Thedford residents who are old enough have probably heard the term “fan belt”. Back in the day the radiator fan in your vehicle was turned by a belt driven by the engi...
Published on: Apr 13, 2023

Hodges Inc. 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: Sep 15, 2022

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 21, 2022

Heater Core

{{ image('MzU0') }} Thedford 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/an...
Published on: Feb 21, 2022

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: Jan 16, 2022

Thermostat

The thermostat is part of your cooling system. Thedford residents' vehicle thermostats perform a similar function to the thermostats in their homes. At home, you set your thermostat to maintain a comf...
Published on: Nov 28, 2020

Thermostat

{{ image('MzU0') }} The thermostat is part of your cooling system. Thedford residents' vehicle thermostats perform a similar function to the thermostats in their homes. At home, you set you...
Published on: Aug 10, 2020