Total Performance Specialties
7786 US HIGHWAY 61 SAINT FRANCISVILLE, LA 70775 | (225) 635-8090

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Air Blend Box

SAINT FRANCISVILLE drivers push a few buttons or turn some knobs, and voila! They have air blowing on their feet or cool air chilling their face. But how does all that happen? Well, it's all than...
Published on: Mar 02, 2025

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: Jun 09, 2024

Radiator Hoses

Your radiator hoses carry coolant between your engine and radiator.  It’s an important job.  If a hose fails, you could lose your engine coolant which might lead to overheating and ver...
Published on: Apr 04, 2024

Radiator Fans

If you’re old enough, you’ve heard the term “fan belt." Back in the day, the radiator fan in your vehicle was turned by a belt driven by the engine. There are still belt driven fans,...
Published on: Feb 25, 2024

Total Performance Specialties 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: Feb 08, 2024

Thermostat

The thermostat is part of your cooling system. SAINT FRANCISVILLE residents' vehicle thermostats perform a similar function to the thermostats in their homes. At home, you set your thermostat to maint...
Published on: Feb 01, 2024