Faster is not better when it comes to engine coolant flow rate. The purpose of a radiator is to support heat transfer, which is a time-dependent process. As Flex-a-Lite explains, to move the heat from ...

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 ...

Checking your coolant level could be the difference between a blown engine and a safe journey. Especially if you live in a hot climate or tow on a regular basis, checking how much coolant you have is ...

You've built a great engine with lots of power. Now you need to keep it cool. All too often we see guys build fantastic cars, but neglect to pay attention to a critical component that keeps everything ...

We all know hot trucks are cool. On the other hand, trucks that run hot aren't cool. There's nothing worse than steam coming out from under the hood of your prized pickup while boiling coolant pours ...

Summer’s extreme heat is pushing cars to their limits, and mechanics say most breakdowns don’t […] ...

We’ve said it more times than we care to count over the years—the early Mustang cooling system is marginal at best. It may have worked fairly well with a stock engine and the cooling system in perfect ...

Hello Paul, I am considering buying a used radiator for my car locally. How can one check an old radiator to be sure that it is in good condition? P.B Hello P.B, buying a used radiator has its pros ...

Driving an ice-cold car on a frigid morning is no fun and a heater blowing cold air is not only annoying it's a safety hazard. Here is what to do.