Radiator Flush: Understanding the Benefits
A radiator flush should be conducted as per your owner’s manual. Neglecting this task can damage your engine.
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A radiator flush should be conducted as per your owner’s manual. Neglecting this task can damage your engine.
Coolant can be highly toxic and needs to be handled with care. Learn how to dispose of antifreeze properly.
You know about oil, washer fluid and brake fluid, but what is antifreeze? Learn why antifreeze is important for your engine.
Keeping the engine bay clean is easy, but what about the cooling system? Here’s how to flush a radiator to keep it clean and operating smoothly.
Whether you’re a seasoned mechanic or just getting into automotive DIY, you can feel confident dealing with common car fluids.
The quality of car fluids has improved in recent years. For instance, certain fluids are now considered “lifetime fill.” Here’s what you should know.
An engine thermostat that is stuck closed will quickly cause your engine to overheat due to a lack of coolant circulation through the cooling system. When the thermostat gets stuck … Continue Reading Know-How Notes: Cooling System Thermostat Replacement Tips
The engine coolant temperature sensor changes resistance with the temp and is critical to many PCM functions such as fuel injection, ignition timing, variable valve timing and transmission shifting. Where … Continue Reading What does a Coolant Temperature Sensor do for your vehicle?
What could green fluid leaking from a car mean? Learn how to find the cause — and the solution.
Hydrolocking an engine can cause an engine to freeze or result in severe damage to inner engine components. Learn how it happens and how to prevent it.