Here at Byrne's Garage LLC, we like to keep our New Albany drivers on the road and a radiator issue will put your vehicle in Park faster than most issues! Every liquid-cooled engine on the road has a radiator; without it, the engine would overheat in no time, causing catastrophic engine failure. What you don't want to see is steam coming out from under your hood so proper maintenance is key. While the efficiency of radiators, the materials they’re made out of, and the shape and size of them have changed over time, radiators haven’t actually changed much over the last century or so.

How your radiator works. In concept, a radiator is pretty simple. Coolant circulates throughout the engine, heating up as it makes its way through the system. It moves from the engine into the top of the radiator, which consists of passageways to lengthen the amount of time the coolant is in the radiator and to dissipate heat. Thin metal fins further facilitate the dissipation of heat. Air moving through the radiator, either by the motion of the vehicle or the cooling fan, rapidly drops the temperature of the coolant before it enters the engine again. As a result, the engine stays cool and running smooth.

What goes wrong? Radiators are pretty durable components - they generally last a long time. However, they do occasionally fail and when they do the first call is here to our shop, Byrne's Garage LLC. There are multiple reasons why you might suffer a failure and many can be avoided with standard maintenance. Here are some common issues your radiator might have:

Debris in the system. If rust, sludge, or other contaminants make their way into the coolant system, the radiator is likely to get clogged. Those small passageways are great for cooling liquid but almost act as a collection place for dirt and debris. Sometimes it can be flushed out, sometimes not and that results in a need for a new radiator.

Damage. Radiators are sensitive to any kind of damage - it isn’t hard to put a hole in one or collapse the cooling passages inside the radiator. Damage can occur during other engine work, front end damage, an object contacting the radiator, or even just from age. They’re always under pressure, so there’s a tendency for radiators to come apart at the seams after many years of use.

Overheating. Sometimes a bad radiator causes overheating, sometimes overheating causes a bad radiator. Either way, overheated coolant can put too much pressure on the radiator, causing it to balloon or develop leaks. Fortunately, one of our professional technicians at Byrne's Garage LLC can diagnose, repair, or replace a radiator, and have you back on the road in no time.

Radiator Maintenance

At Byrne's Garage LLC we will help you prevent the need for any future radiator repairs by providing maintenance. By far, the most important aspect of radiator maintenance is coolant servicing. By having the coolant flushed as recommended by our technicians, you prevent debris from clogging or damaging passageways in the radiator, and ensure the cooling system is up to the task of keeping your engine cool. Since overheating and debris are two of the main causes of radiator failure, a coolant flush goes a long way.

Keeping your thermostat, hoses, and other cooling system components are also crucial. If your engine runs hot, the radiator will fail faster. Watch for leaks and overheating issues, and let one of our technicians at Byrne's Garage LLC know if there is a problem. When you see fluid under your vehicle and it is not simply water from running the air conditioning then we need to know about it quickly as it is typically a radiator issue.

No matter your repair or maintenance needs, we’ve got you covered! For the best service by highly trained technicians, trust Byrne's Garage LLC in New Albany. Stop in or call us today for exceptional service by a team that cares about your needs.

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Our drivers in New Albany, IN can avoid excessive car repairs by keeping their vehicles well-maintained through a pro-active program here at Byrne's Garage LLC. We know that many drivers make the unfortunate mistake of not performing routine maintenance on their cars, or they wait until a minor issue has progressed to an urgent problem before bringing their car to our repair shop.  Waiting for the light to pop up on your dash is not really the right way to do maintenance and repairs.  Our drivers will tell you quickly that our technicians really care about your vehicle and that we provide you with options so that minor issues do not progress into an urgent problem.   

Proper vehicle maintenance done by Byrne's Garage LLC comes with several advantages, including:

• Improved safety – By performing routine and scheduled maintenance, you keep your car running in tip-top shape. This reduces your chances of getting into an accident due to faulty parts. For example, if your brakes are squeaking and you ignore the problem, brake failure can wind up causing a severe accident. A car owner who has their brakes checked regularly can address this problem early on and prevent a devastating accident.
• Money savings – Although maintenance services cost more upfront, they save you money in the long run. Minor issues can be addressed before they become costly repairs. Proper maintenance will also prolong the life of your car’s parts and vital components, minimizing part replacements and repairs.
• Damage prevention – By having routine maintenance performed on your car, technicians can spot problems early on before they become costly and severe.  This also means that you are less likely to have a breakdown at an inconvenient time.

At Byrne's Garage LLC, we are dedicated to helping our customers keep their cars running in the best condition possible.  Below are listed just a few of the many services our certified technicians here at Byrne's Garage LLC are qualified to perform:

Battery and Ignition

• Alternator: The alternator is an automotive charging system that generates power for all the electrical components of a vehicle. Your car won’t start if your alternator goes bad. Dim lights, weak or dead battery, weird noises, and smells are a few signs of a bad alternator.
• Battery: The battery works with the alternator to supply electric energy to your vehicle. Once you start your car, the alternator supplies the power needed to start driving. If you’re having issues with your car's electronic system or you have a slow engine crank upon turning the key in the ignition, your battery could be going bad.
• Spark plugs: Spark plugs emit tiny “sparks” of electricity needed to start your car. The health of your spark plugs is linked to the performance of your engine. When your spark plugs are going bad your engine will idle roughly and your average MPG will plummet.
• Distributor cap: The distributor cap is part of your vehicle's ignition system. It passes voltage from the ignition coils to an engine’s cylinders to power it. If you experience stalling or backfiring while driving it could mean you need a new distributor cap.
• Solenoid and starting motor:  The Solenoid receives a large electric current from the car battery and a smaller electric current from the ignition switch to get your car started. The easiest way to tell your solenoid is going bad is when you turn the key in the ignition. If it doesn’t make any noise, you need a new solenoid.
• Ignition wires, coil, and modules: These parts of an ignition system are responsible for the spark that ignites the air/fuel mixture in the combustion chambers.  No spark = no driving anywhere for you and that's no good.

Air Conditioning and Engine Cooling

• Radiator: The radiator keeps your engine cool and your vehicle from overheating. If you’re leaking coolant or your vehicle is overheating, you may need to get your radiator replaced.
• Thermostat: The thermostat sits between the engine and the radiator to block the flow of coolant until the engine has warmed up. If the temperature is fluctuating and changing erratically, your thermostat needs to be checked out.
• Compressor clutch: If the compressor clutch doesn’t engage, your A/C won’t be able to blow cool air into the car. If you experience warming internal temperatures or loud noises, you may need a new compressor clutch.
• Water pump: The water pump prevents overheating by circulating coolant between the radiator and the engine. If you experience an overheating engine or steam coming from the radiator come get your water pump checked out as soon as possible. A malfunctioning water pump could result in your engine going bad.
• Compressor: The compressor is responsible for pumping refrigerant through the AC system and cooling down your car. If the interior of your car feels warmer or you hear loud noises when your compressor is running, it’s time to pay us a visit.
• Accumulator: This is the metal canister that is the filter for your AC system. You’ll know your accumulator is going bad if there is a moldy smell or a rattling noise when your AC is running.
• Condenser: A faulty condenser can prevent the AC system from blowing out cold air. This part needs to be replaced if it’s blowing significantly less cool air from the vents.
• Engine cooling fan: The engine cooling fan is part of the cooling system and helps dissipate excess heat. If your engine fans don’t come on or your car overheats, they may need to be replaced.
• Blower motor: This component pushes air through the vents of your car's air conditioning system. When your car’s heater stops working or only works on certain settings, you’ll need to replace the blower motor.
• Heater core: The heater core extracts heat from the coolant and pushes warm air into your car. A bad heater core can be identified easily if it’s burning through coolant faster than usual or you smell something sweet and sticky. The Sweet, sticky smell is from your coolant leaking in and outside of your car.
• Evaporator: The evaporator keeps tabs on the temperature of the AC system.
• Expansion valve: The expansion valve works with the evaporator to regulate the flow of refrigerant through the vehicle’s AC system. A bad expansion valve is evidenced by frost coming from the vents or the AC compressor constantly running.

Engine and Fuel Emissions

• EGR (Exhaust Gas Recirculation) valve: The EGR lowers the exhaust emissions from the tailpipe of the car. A rough idle, stalling, and increase in fuel consumption are telltale signs you need a new EGR valve.
• Modular fuel pump: This part releases the power needed to operate the fuel pump. Common signs of a failing modular fuel pump include a hard start, inability to start the car and engine performance issues.
• ECM (Engine Control Module): The ECM ensures optimal engine performance by reading the valves from sensors within the engine bay. If your check engine light comes on or your car isn’t starting, your ECM is going bad.
• Fuel injector: The fuel injector transfers fuel into the engine and is responsible for power, fuel efficiency, emission performance and more! If the inside of your car starts to smell like gas, your fuel injectors could be going bad.
• Engine sensors: Engine sensors monitor all the important functions of an engine such as emission control, fuel efficiency, transmission shifting, cruise control and more! Your check engine light will go on or you’ll get bad gas mileage when your sensors begin to go bad.
• PCV (Positive Crankcase Ventilation): malfunctioning crankcase ventilation can result in more air than fuel resulting in an engine misfire. A faulty PCV will result in excessive oil consumption or oil leaking.
• Muffler: When your muffler is going bad it will make louder noises, emit weird smells and result in lower MPG.
• Tailpipe: The louder the noise from the tailpipe the more likely you’ll have to get it replaced. Engine performance also suffers.
• Resonator: The exhaust resonator is designed to create much smoother driving conditions and reduce noise from the exhaust system. It also helps with engine performance.

• Catalytic Converter: The catalytic converter uses a chemical reaction to convert gasses into something less harmful to yourself and the environment. When your catalytic converter starts going bad your vehicle may not start and if it does you’ll most likely fail an emissions test. It also negatively affects acceleration and your fuel efficiency will suddenly drop.

Powertrain and Driveline

• Engine: Your engine is the heart of your vehicle and all the parts on this page work to keep it moving. If your check engine light goes on, you start to lose power and your gas mileage plummets, it’s time to get your engine checked out. Regular engine maintenance can save you thousands in repair bills.
• CV Joint and/or boot: You’ll know your CV joints are going bad if you hear loud clicking noises or there is excessive vibration while you’re driving.
• Transmission: A transmission shifts the gears in your car and is one of the most expensive fixes on your vehicle. Like regular engine maintenance, regular transmission maintenance can save you thousands in repair costs. If your vehicle shifts roughly or it starts to slip, your transmission needs immediate service or repair.
• Wheel bearing: The wheel bearing allows your tire and wheel assemblies to spin as fast as possible with the least amount of friction. You’ll know your wheel bearings are going bad when you hear knocking, humming, snapping, clicking or popping while driving.
• Flywheel: The signs that you need a new flywheel are gear slippage, a burnt smell, and clutch vibrations.
• Differential: Your differential is responsible for splitting your engine torque. A bad differential is evidenced by vibrations and noises such as clunking, howling or whining.
• Clutch: Your clutch connects your engine to your wheels. If your clutch is going bad you’ll have trouble shifting accompanied by a burning smell.

Suspension

• Struts: The struts absorb all the bumps you experience while driving. You’ll know your struts are going bad with noticeable tire shaking or vibration when hitting a bump.
• Shocks: Shocks keep your car from bouncing up and down. You can test your shocks out by pushing down on the corner of your vehicle. If it starts to bounce when you let go, your shocks may need to be replaced.
• Strut mount: The strut mount insulates vibrations from the vehicle. If there is oil on the strut or noise from one area of your car your struts may need to be changed.
• Coil springs: Coil springs don’t exactly wear out but they will eventually begin to sag and will need maintenance.
• Ball joint: The ball joint connects the control arm to the steering knuckles. Common signs of failing ball joints are clunking noises and vibration.
• Control arm: The control arm connects the wheel hub and steering to the chassis. Common symptoms of a bad control arm are wheel vibration, a wandering steering wheel, and clunking noises.
• Bushing: A bad bushing is signaled by a sluggish response to your vehicle’s handling as well as rattling or squeaking noises from under the car.

Belts, Filters, and Hoses

• Radiator hose: The radiator hose keeps coolant flowing through the engine to keep it cool. If your coolant levels are low or leaking or your engine is overheating, your radiator hose may be going bad.
• Engine, fuel and oil filters: Filter help remove excess contaminants from your oil to keep your engine clean. Bad filters result in lower MPG and sluggishness while driving.
• V-ribbed serpentine belt: V-Belts run on the outside of the engine and power the alternator and AC compressor. If your power steering goes out or your AC stops working, your V-Belt needs to be replaced.
• Air conditioning hose: An air conditioning hosed is designed to allow refrigerant to flow through the AC system. If your AC stops blowing cool air, you’ll know it needs to be replaced.
• Timing belt: The engine timing belt syncs the rotation of the crankshaft with the camshaft so the engine’s valves open and close. When your timing belt goes bad, your engine will go bad! It’s best to keep tabs on when you changed your timing belt and get it replaced before it’s too late!
• Heater hose: The heater hose is made to transfer coolant from the engine to the heater core. If your coolant is leaking or your engine is overheating, you need a new heater hose.

Steering

• Idler Arm: If your vehicle is floating or wandering while driving, your idler arm could be going bad.
• Pitman Arm: Poor Steering is a good indication that your Pitman's arm is going bad. Floating and wandering while driving is also an indication that you need a new Pitman Arm.
• Tie-rod end: When your tie rod is going bad, your front alignment is off and you’ll have loose steering.
• Rack-and-pinion: Loose steering and persistent knocking are signs of a bad rack and pinion.
• Power steering: If your steering wheel feels off or you hear a squealing noise, your power steering may be going bad.

If you have any issues with your car, truck or SUV stop by Byrne's Garage LLC here in New Albany and have our mechanics take a look.  We want to ensure you get where you are headed safely and avoid high repair costs. 

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Byrne's Garage LLC in New Albany, IN partners with JASPER® in providing our diesel drivers with fuel & air components. JASPER® has been remanufacturing quality products since 1942 and is the nation's largest remanufacturer of fuel & air components, gas, and diesel engines, transmissions, differentials, rear axle assemblies, marine engines, sterndrives, performance engines, and electric motors. 

Our shop is proud to provide JASPER® Fuel & Air Components for the CAT C7 HEUI and the Cummins 6.7L Fuel & Air Systems that meet or exceed OEM measured standards. JASPER® products have a nationwide transferable part and labor warranty that gives you peace of mind knowing you're getting a reliable product. JASPER® performs extensive research and development throughout its remanufacturing processes producing high-quality, reliable products, by correcting inherent design issues of the original component. In addition to available updates, they also implement those developments in training with JASPER® technicians and in conjunction with their high-quality component vendors. 

Cummins 6.7L Fuel and Air Components Information

JASPER® remanufactured Cummins 6.7 Fuel and Air Components are built to exact requirements in order to meet or exceed OEM measured standards and have a nationwide transferable part and labor warranty making them your best option for replacement. 

Cummins 6.7L Holset Front Gear Turbo Provides:

• 100% new bearings and seals
• 100% tested speed sensors
• Plug and play setup
• JASPER® 100% installs a cleaning port in the Cummins 6.7L turbo. This allows periodic cleaning of the turbine housing and nozzle ring to prevent soot build-up and increase longevity.
• 100% installation of stainless steel cup plugs prevents corrosion and leaking.
• Actuators are remanufactured and calibrated for optimal performance and function of the VGT mechanism.
• JASPER performs component balancing to ensure the highest quality product.
• Turbine shafts are balanced individually and with the compressor wheel attached, prior to being assembled in the housing.
• High-Speed Core Balancer spins the center section at 70,000 RPM to ensure correct balance, assembly, and integrity of rotating assembly at operational speeds.
• Turbine shafts and bearing housings are inspected with a profilometer to ensure an RA surface finish of 35 or less to verify a smooth surface and reduce friction.
• JASPER uses a bore gauge to ensure proper clearance of oil between the bearing and the bearing housing.

Bosch CP3 High-Pressure Fuel Pump:

• JASPER remanufactures the Cummins 6.7L High-Pressure Fuel Pump using 100% OE parts
• 100% new gaskets and seals are installed
• Remanufactured and calibrated to the latest specifications for performance, longevity and emission compliance
• Tested on a Bosch EPS 815 to ensure proper pressure
• Bosch Injector
• Bosch Certified

JASPER is a service dealer for Bosch products and that partnership affords our technicians here at Byrne's Garage LLC in New Albany the opportunity to provide our diesel drivers with high-quality replacement parts with a full warranty!

CAT C7 HEUI Fuel and Air Components

JASPER® remanufactured CAT C7 HEUI Fuel and Air Components are built to exact requirements in order to meet or exceed OEM measured standards and have a nationwide transferable part and labor warranty giving our drivers here in New Albany the best option for high-quality replacements. 

CAT C7 TURBO:

• Precise reassembly standards to OE specs, torques and orientation
• All parts are thoroughly evaluated for thermal distortion, shaft straightness, thread damage, and crack detection to ensure the best quality product
• 100% New bearings, seals and O-rings are installed
• Rigid adherence to strict documented standards ensure consistent quality
• High-Speed Core Balancer spins the center section at 70,000 RPM to ensure correct balance, assembly and integrity of rotating assembly at operational speeds

CAT C7 HEUI Injector:

• A new, unique trim code is included to provide optimum performance and increased fuel efficiencies while reducing emissions
• 100% surface lapping of critical components to ensure the pressure sealing of sub-assemblies
• 100% New O-rings installed for proper sealing

CAT C7 HEUI High-Pressure Oil Pump:

• JASPER® remanufactures the CAT C7 HEUI High-Pressure Oil Pump with an updated IPR Assembly
• 100% New gaskets, O-rings, and seals are installed
• Tested to ensure proper pressure

Talk to our team of experienced technicians today here at Byrne's Garage LLC in New Albany, IN for more information on JASPER® CAT C7 HEUI and the Cummins 6.7L fuel and air system components. Discover the difference quality can make combined with a nationwide - transferrable warranty by JASPER Engines who has been leading the industry since 1942 and "Perfecting the Art of Remanufacturing" in the USA.

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We Provide Suspension Repairs & Replacements at Byrne's Garage LLC

Your car’s suspension is probably something you don’t think about very often. Typically, suspension parts wear out slowly and worsen over a long period of time, so you may not even notice that you have worn suspension parts until other parts have worn out or broken. Byrne's Garage LLC services the suspension needs for New Albany, IN drivers on all makes and models of cars, trucks, and SUV's plus fleet vehicles. 

Your suspension is a combination of all the parts that connect your vehicle to the wheels. Shocks, struts, tires, tie rods, sway bars, other linkages, and metal and rubber bushings all work together to provide your car, truck, or SUV with ride comfort and handling ability. Your suspension defines the way your car rides and drives a car is only as good as its suspension. Since suspension parts carry the weight of your vehicle, combat it’s momentum constantly to keep it stable and regularly experience motion: these parts are under a lot of stress, all the time even when your car is just sitting there.

If you notice your ride isn’t that comfortable, faulty suspension parts are to blame. Squeaking and groaning sounds during direction changes or confronting bumps in the road, thuds and pops, excessive bounciness, poor ride quality, and unevenly worn tires are all symptoms of faulty shocks, bushings, bearings, and linkages. Don’t ignore the warning signs. Bad suspension parts will wear out your tires and other suspension parts much more rapidly and can be dangerous if neglected. Think about it; your suspension is what connects your car to your wheels, enabling it to hover above the wheels and allow for steering. If something breaks, you will likely find your car incapacitated, with one wheel pointing in the wrong direction or the underside of your car resting fully on the ground.

Functions of your Suspension

Typical Wear and Tear 

Over time, steering, and suspension components wear out and require replacement. Regular checks are critical to maintaining a safe car. Factors that affect wear include:

• Driving habits
• Operating conditions (potholes in road)
• Vehicle type
• Type of steering and suspension system
• Driving on rough or unpaved roads, towing a trailer or carrying heavy loads
• Frequency of regular maintenance such as chassis lubrication and wheel alignment

Warnings of Suspension Failure

• Badly cupped tires and/or noticeable tire shaking, wheel shimmy or vibration after hitting a bump
• Harsher, bumpy rides
• Steering is stiff
• Vehicle nosediving when the brakes are applied
• Suspension bottoming on rough roads or when backing out of a driveway
• Body sway or rocking when cornering or driving in strong crosswinds
• The car pulls to one side
• Excessive noise, vibration or bouncing
• Fluid leaking out of the shocks or strut body

The bottom line is, your suspension is key to maintaining a good vehicle. If your car makes sounds of protest when you turn or hit bumps and dips, the tires are wearing unevenly, or you just don’t think your ride is as comfortable as it could be, let one of our experienced technicians at Byrne's Garage LLC  have a look. Our mechanics can pinpoint your issue, and correct it in no time, whether you need new shocks, bushings, wheel bearings, or an entire strut replaced. We like to ensure our drivers in New Albany have a safe and comfortable drive.

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