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Cooling System

The Cooling System, is the flow of engine coolant through the engine. where engine coolant, driven by a water pump, is pushed through the cylinder block. As the coolant passes through the engine, it absorbs heat. Leaving the engine, this heated fluid enters the radiator, where it is cooled by the air flow entering through the vehicle’s radiator.

Electric Cooling Fan - What Can Stop It From Working Properly
Cooling Heating

Electric Cooling Fan – What Can Stop It From Working Properly

03/04/2024

Is your engine is overheating, or shows signs of running hotter than normal. Then, you may have a problem, with your electric cooling fan. Electric cooling fans are used, to move air through the radiator, […]

Oil Mixed With Coolant - In The Cooling System - Cleaning Tips
Car Fluids

Oil Mixed With Coolant – In The Cooling System – Cleaning Tips

01/24/2024

Engine oil mixed with coolant, in the cooling system, is very common. Especially, after a blown or leaking head gasket. So, you opened your coolant tank or the radiator cap, and see that the coolant […]

Water Pump Failure - There Are Common Failure Warning Signs
Cooling Heating

Water Pump Failure – There Are Common Failure Warning Signs

01/07/2024

To start with, Water Pump Failure can be extremely hard to diagnose. Although the water pump in most vehicles will last a long time, they are by no means indestructible. So, Like any other mechanical […]

Engine Coolant Antifreeze - Engine Cooling And Testing Made Easy
Car Fluids

Engine Coolant Antifreeze – Engine Cooling And Testing Made Easy

12/03/2023

The job of engine coolant antifreeze, is to protect the engine, from severe temperature and corrosion. Always flush and replace your engine coolant antifreeze, at recommended intervals. Otherwise, it will break down and not perform […]

Bad Radiator Cap - A Cheap Fix, For A Potential, Engine Disaster
Cooling Heating

Bad Radiator Cap – A Cheap Fix, For A Potential, Disaster

06/13/2023

When was the last time you checked to see, if you had a bad radiator cap ? The radiator cap is a very important part of the engine’s cooling system. But, it is often overlooked, […]

Engine Antifreeze Coolant, What Does It Do?, Why You Need It?
Car Fluids

Engine Antifreeze Coolant, What Does It Do?, Why You Need It?

04/13/2023

Engine antifreeze coolant, plays a very important role, in keeping your cooling system, functioning efficiently. So, the main purpose, of engine antifreeze coolant, is to prevent water from freezing. While at the same time, raising […]

Engine Cooling Fan - Is Your Cooling Fan Working - How To Test It
Cooling Heating

Engine Cooling Fan – Is Your Cooling Fan Working – How To Test It

04/04/2023

Your engine cooling fan, only runs when needed, to help cool the engine. So, a engine cooling fan, relay or control circuit failure is bad news. Because, it can allow the engine to overheat. But, […]

Engine Coolant Leaks - How To Find Them - External And Internal
Leaks

Engine Coolant Leaks – How To Find Them – External And Internal

03/06/2023

Checking your cooling system for engine coolant leaks, is easier than you think. So, engine coolant leaks can happen, anywhere in the cooling system. Fortunately, nine out of 10 times, engine coolant leaks, are easy […]

Radiator Cap - Basic Function - Common Failure Symptoms
Cooling Heating

Radiator Cap – Basic Function – Common Failure Symptoms

03/04/2023

Today the radiator cap, is more important than ever before. However, it is often missed, as being a cause of engine overheating. So, a radiator cap looks simple, but is critical, for a properly operating […]

Radiator - Engine Overheating Causes And Consequences
Cooling Heating

Radiator – Engine Overheating Causes And Consequences

02/28/2023

Your radiator, helps your engine, operate within a “normal” temperature range, of about 195 to 220 degrees F. However, as effective as today’s engines are, they still waste a lot of the heat energy they […]

Thermostat Issues - Is Your Engine Coolant Flowing Properly
Cooling Heating

Car Thermostat Issues – Is Your Engine Coolant Flowing Properly

01/31/2023

So, having car thermostat issues, can cause your engine coolant temperature, to change erratically. Sometimes, car thermostat issues, can prohibit engine coolant, from flowing normally. When required, the thermostat regulates the exact flow of engine […]

Coolant Recovery Tank - Helps To Maintain A Full Cooling System
Car Fluids

Coolant Recovery Tank – Helps To Maintain A Full Cooling System

01/25/2023

A coolant recovery tank, is a tank designed to collect hot coolant from the radiator, as the coolant expands. However, as the engine cools down, the coolant in the radiator contracts, creating a vacuum in […]

Radiator Caps - Are Cheap, But More Important Than You Think
Cooling Heating

Radiator Caps – Are Cheap, But More Important Than You Think

12/29/2022

Radiator Caps, are designed to ensure that, the prescribed pressure in the cooling system, is maintained at all times. And, this is done by allowing air to escape, when pressure exceeds a preset amount. That’s […]

Antifreeze Coolant - Basic Information, You Really Need To Know
Car Fluids

Antifreeze Coolant – Basic Information, You Really Need To Know

12/15/2022

Antifreeze Coolant, is a mixture of antifreeze and water, used to collect heat, to regulate engine temperature. So, as the temperature outside changes, from hot to cold, antifreeze coolant is pumped throughout the cooling system. […]

Car Radiator - Engine Damage, From Car Radiator Overheating
Cooling Heating

Car Radiator – Engine Damage, From Car Radiator Overheating

11/21/2022

So, a car radiator is only one of the many parts, that make up your engine’s cooling system. But, the car radiator is the most important part, as it disperses the biggest amount of heat. […]

Cooling Fan Relay - What Does It Do - Failure Symptoms - Testing
Cooling Heating

Cooling Fan Relay – What Does It Do – Failure Symptoms – Testing

11/11/2022

The cooling fan relay essentially functions as, the on/off switch for the engine’s cooling fans. And, is therefore an important electrical component, of the vehicle’s cooling system. Most cooling fans use electric motors, that have […]

Water Pump Timing Belt Replacement- Basic Tips And Instructions
Belts And Hoses

Water Pump Timing Belt Replacement – Basic Tips And Instructions

10/27/2022

On most newer engines the water pump timing belt, is what ensures the coolant, keeps moving through your engine. Consequently, allowing the engine to maintain, a consistent and optimum operating temperature. But, a water pump […]

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