When to Replace a Car Radiator: Key Warning Signs
Your vehicle’s radiator is a vital component that helps keep the engine cool. Here are a few key signs to look for to know when to replace a car radiator.
When to Change Coolant? Before It Ruins Your Engine!
Regular maintenance is key to engine performance, efficiency and reliability. Knowing when to change coolant will keep your engine cool for years.
Know-How Notes: How to Install Freeze Plugs
Your engine block is full of holes to the outside world. These holes are part of the casting process, where the sand is poured out of the completed block casting. … Continue Reading Know-How Notes: How to Install Freeze Plugs
Know-How Notes: Using a Radiator Vacuum Tool
Vehicle cooling systems are fairly simple, we have covered nearly every aspect of them in various articles here over the years, whether it is diagnostics, servicing, or even just general … Continue Reading Know-How Notes: Using a Radiator Vacuum Tool
How To Make A Custom Radiator Hose
A big part of DIY automotive work is non-standard applications. Whether it is an emergency repair, an engine swap, or a complete custom project, sometimes you just have to make … Continue Reading How To Make A Custom Radiator Hose
The Connection Between Coolant And Water Pump Failure
Water pump failure can put a real damper on your day. If you’ve just discovered a pool of coolant underneath your car or noticed it running hot, you might be … Continue Reading The Connection Between Coolant And Water Pump Failure
3 Steps to Keep Cool and Avoid a Blown Head Gasket
Blowing a cylinder head gasket is a common mechanical emergency, but it’s not worth losing your own head over. Blown head gaskets are easy to prevent with regular check-ups. It’s … Continue Reading 3 Steps to Keep Cool and Avoid a Blown Head Gasket
3 Reasons Low Engine Coolant Always Needs Your Attention
Ignoring low engine coolant for too long could lead to serious problems inside your engine.
What’s In A Water Pump And Timing Belt Replacement Kit?
Inside your engine is a set of valves that open and close inside the combustion chamber. This is what allows fresh fuel and air to enter the chamber and the … Continue Reading What’s In A Water Pump And Timing Belt Replacement Kit?
Know-How Notes: Common Radiator Failures
With summer on the horizon, we start thinking about road trips and summer drives with family and friends. You make sure the luggage is packed, the oil is changed, and … Continue Reading Know-How Notes: Common Radiator Failures