With the summer days upon us, your engine’s cooling system should be inspected, flushed, and refilled with fresh coolant. One area of cooling systems that even do-it-yourself mechanics overlook is ...

As engines get very hot, coolant helps distribute heat to help prevent overheating and engine damage. It also adds antifreeze protection and acts as a lubricant for some of the engine’s components. If ...

Keeping a car running smoothly and reliably for the long haul requires routine maintenance. And although cars have become, in many ways, complicated computers on wheels, there are still some basic DIY ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Though many consider the oil pump the heart of an engine, its cooling system is, arguably, every bit as important, pumping coolant to and from ...

It sure would be nice if you could simply go down to your local auto parts store, belly up to the counter, look the parts guy square in the eye, and say, "I need a radiator hose for a 1940 Studebaker ...

Q. My Mazda 6 has reached 60,000 miles. Should I have a mechanic check my car’s belts or are there any other things I should be looking at? A. Depending on previous maintenance, at 60,000 miles your ...

There are few automotive gremlins as pervasive as a leaky radiator. Nearly everyone and their mothers have stories about waking up one fine autumn morning, going out to the car, and finding a massive ...

If your car’s coolant level drops and the A/C suddenly stops working, it is often a sign of engine overheating. Acting ...

Q: I have a 1998 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP with 84,000 miles on it. At approximately 45,000 miles I noticed the gauge starting to run above normal (190-210 degrees F) while the air conditioning is ...