As the coolant is directly responsible for keeping the engine at a reasonable temperature, it becomes crucial to monitor things. After all, knowing how much coolant your car can hold and what type of ...

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 ...

Before getting started, the first thing you want to do is make sure your temperature control is on maximum heat. For modern cars this is often an electronic control, so you may need to run the car or ...

When there’s next to no coolant or antifreeze in your car’s system, or it has changed its color to dark brown, it certainly needs replacement to avoid any further problems with overheating. So, let’s ...

With extreme heat warnings in place across the inland regions of San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties, it is important to know how to deal with car problems as they come up. “You have to make ...

GREENSBORO, N.C. — When the summer sun beats down, it’s not just uncomfortable for you — it can also cause major damage to your vehicle. From overheated engines to blown-out tires, experts warn that ...

Several components in your car hold coolant, often called antifreeze, and any of them can get a hole or develop a leak. If your car loses too much coolant, its engine could overheat. Coolant is also ...

Car maintenance can be expensive, and while many enthusiasts say that drivers can save money by learning to do repairs themselves, people are often hesitant, or simply don’t have the time, to open up ...

There are a variety of reasons you might have a car that spends a good amount of time sitting, including retirement, less time spent at the office, or a child who has gone away to school and left a ...

Responsible car ownership means checking your fluid levels at least once or twice a month. If you are a first-time diesel engine owner, you may wonder if it's safe to use regular coolant in your ...