What is an Air-Cooled Engine?
How is an air-cooled engine different from a water-cooled one? Read on to learn more.
How to Cool an Overheated Engine: Staying Safe When Things Get Hot
Knowing how to cool an overheated engine quickly can keep you on the road and out of the repair shop. Here’s a quick list of things you can do.
What Happens When Your Water Pump Wears Out?
How do you know if your water pump is wearing out? Here are some signs that your water pump is in trouble and what you should do if you see them.
What to Do If Your Engine Overheats While Towing
What should you do if you overheat while towing? Here are some steps that could save your car’s engine.
Exhaust Smoke Color Diagnosis: Blue, Black or White?
Exhaust Smoke Color Diagnosis: Blue, Black, or White?
Know-How Notes: Cooling System Thermostat Replacement Tips
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
Why Is Green Fluid Leaking From a Car?
What could green fluid leaking from a car mean? Learn how to find the cause — and the solution.
Your Car Temperature Gauge System: Read It Right, Save Your Motor
Your car temperature gauge seems straightforward: But what does it do, exactly? car temperature gauge
How Does Heat Affect Your Car? Let’s Count The Ways
How does heat affect your car? In at least five ways. Here is what you can do about it before a heat wave arrives.
4 Signs of a Bad Radiator Hose
The signs of a bad radiator hose are not difficult to detect. Here’s where you should look and what to look for to find a bad radiator hose.