Bay Brothers Automotive

09/11/2026

Your vehicle's cooling system is essential for preventing the engine from reaching dangerously high temperatures. It circulates coolant through the engine, carries away excess heat, and releases that heat through the radiator. When a cooling system component fails, the engine can overheat and potentially suffer serious damage. Understanding common cooling system problems and repairs can help you recognize trouble early and know when to seek professional service. At Bay Brothers Automotive, we’re happy to answer your questions about cooling system repair in the greater Tampa area.

Your vehicle's cooling system is essential for preventing the engine from reaching dangerously high temperatures. It circulates coolant through the engine, carries away excess heat, and releases that heat through the radiator. When a cooling system component fails, the engine can overheat and potent...

09/11/2026

09/02/2026

Ever fill up your gas tank… and suddenly your SUV starts stalling? 😳

That’s exactly what happened with this 2012 Kia Sorento. By the time it arrived at Bay Brothers Automotive, it was driving normally again — and there wasn’t even a trouble code stored.

So what was causing it?

The clue was *when* the problem happened: right after refueling. Our diagnostic process led us to an EVAP purge valve that appeared to be working during testing, but could intermittently stick and create the stalling issue.✅

👉 Read the full repair story and see why “no codes found” doesn’t always mean “nothing’s wrong.”

https://baybrothers3712.blogspot.com/2026/09/2012-kia-sorento-stalls-after-refueling.html

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Real repair stories from Bay Brothers Automotive featuring accurate diagnostics, problem-solving, and real-world fixes on the vehicles we service.

08/07/2026

The engine cooling system does more than keep the temperature gauge under control. It also supplies heat to the vehicle’s cabin. When coolant becomes low or circulation is interrupted, the heater may behave inconsistently while engine temperature begins to rise.

In this case, the combination of an over-temperature warning and changing vent temperature suggested coolant loss or poor circulation. Continuing to drive under those conditions could have increased the risk of severe overheating and engine damage.

An overheating warning can appear suddenly, but the problem behind it may have been developing for some time. A 2016 Ford Edge Titanium recently arrived at Bay Brothers Automotive after displaying a coolant over-temperature warning. The driver also noticed that the air coming through the vents chang...

08/03/2026

One tiny damaged wire was enough to cause a much bigger problem. See how our team tracked down the hidden fault and restored the circuit before unnecessary parts were replaced.

https://baybrothers3712.blogspot.com/2026/08/damaged-engine-wiring-diagnosed-and.html

07/13/2026

An overheating warning can appear suddenly, but the problem behind it may have been developing for some time. A 2016 Ford Edge Titanium recently arrived at Bay Brothers Automotive after displaying a coolant over-temperature warning. The driver also noticed that the air coming through the vents changed temperature for several minutes. Those two symptoms pointed toward a possible cooling-system problem, so our Tampa auto repair team began with a detailed inspection and advanced diagnosis rather than guessing at the cause.

An overheating warning can appear suddenly, but the problem behind it may have been developing for some time. A 2016 Ford Edge Titanium recently arrived at Bay Brothers Automotive after displaying a coolant over-temperature warning. The driver also noticed that the air coming through the vents chang...

07/10/2026

🚨 A coolant warning and sudden hot air were just the beginning…

This 2016 Ford Edge had a hidden water pump leak that could have turned into major engine damage. See how Bay Brothers Automotive found the problem and fixed it before things got worse.

Making service simple.

Real repair stories from Bay Brothers Automotive featuring accurate diagnostics, problem-solving, and real-world fixes on the vehicles we service.

06/30/2026

This Jeep had a wild problem… it would start with a jump, then shut off the second the cables came off. 😳

The culprit? A failed alternator with no output — plus batteries that needed backup.

We got it diagnosed, repaired, reset, and road-tested. ✅
Bay Brothers Automotive — Making service simple.

📍 Tampa, FL
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06/12/2026

Road trips can be exciting, but long drives also place extra stress on your vehicle. Breaking down far from home can quickly turn a relaxing trip into a frustrating and expensive debacle. Scheduling a professional inspection before traveling can help identify small problems before they become major issues on the road. At Bay Brothers Automotive, our local mechanics can expertly prepare your vehicle for your journey. Here are five important ways a mechanic can help prepare your vehicle for a road trip.

Road trips can be exciting, but long drives also place extra stress on your vehicle. Breaking down far from home can quickly turn a relaxing trip into a frustrating and expensive debacle. Scheduling a professional inspection before traveling can help identify small problems before they become major....

06/11/2026

This Thunderbird was overheating in just minutes… and the real problem was hiding under the intake. 🔥

Bay Brothers Automotive tracked it down, repaired the failed coolant housing, and got this classic back to running cool in Tampa traffic.

https://baybrothers3712.blogspot.com/2026/06/ford-thunderbird-overheating-repair-in.html

Making service simple.
📍 Tampa, FL | ☎️ 813-421-3673

Real repair stories from Bay Brothers Automotive featuring accurate diagnostics, problem-solving, and real-world fixes on the vehicles we service.