Your vehicle's engine cooling system is one of its most critical components. Its primary responsibility is to cycle coolant — which is a 50/50 mixture of water and antifreeze — through your engine to ...

Sweet car smell indicates coolant leak that can cause $5,000 engine damage if ignored-early detection saves thousands in ...

I had the radiator serviced on my car; just preventive maintenance. I noticed on the repair invoice I was charged for a ...

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 ...

While new vehicles may have a “lifetime” coolant, there are some exceptions.

Stricter emission standards, new pedestrian safety laws and the relentless push for reduced fuel consumption have triggered a flow of engine cooling innovations. Matthew Beecham reports on what’s in ...

With the odometer approaching half a million miles, it’s understandable that Project Jake, our 1993 GMC C1500, needs some upkeep from time to time. Our water pump gave up the ghost a few days ago, and ...

Internal combustion engines — including those that run on diesel fuel — rely on various systems, accessories, and electronics to keep the pistons moving and your wheels turning. Of those systems and ...

Automotive experts report rising demand for engine repair services, driven by aging vehicles, delayed maintenance, and ...

When you cut to the basic principles of heavy-duty trucks it comes down to return on investment: maximum mpg, meeting emissions requirements and the truck running at optimum conditions and ...

Small BMW issues like oil leaks, coolant leaks, or a faulty thermostat can quickly turn into costly engine damage if they are ...

The demands on modern engine-cooling systems are complex. Although increased performance, reduced fuel consumption, longer durability and cleaner emissions may appear to be at odds with each other, ...