Cooling Heating

Intermittent Temperature Related Engine Problems, Where To Start

07/11/2025

Diagnosing intermittent temperature related engine problems, can be a challenge. Especially, if they affect driveability. Problems that come and go or only occur under certain driving or operating conditions, can be very difficult to troubleshoot. […]

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

04/22/2025

First, 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 […]

White Stuff Under My Oil Filler Cap – What Is It ? Is It Bad ?

04/07/2025

So, you take the oil cap off of your valve cover, to top off your oil. Then, you find milky creamy white stuff, coating the bottom of the oil cap and down into the filler […]

Radiator: Engine Overheating Causes and Consequences

01/14/2025

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 […]

Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor (ECT) Replacement

Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor: Step By Step Replacement

12/17/2024

The engine coolant temperature sensor, is one of the most important engine management sensors in your vehicle. So, a sensor that is shorted or reading out of range, can’t provide a reliable signal. Consequently, engine […]

(MAP) Controlled Thermostats: Provide Several Engine Benefits

12/12/2024

So, how do (MAP) controlled thermostats work. And, what are their benefits. First, (MAP) controlled thermostats are electric, and are controlled by the engine’s (ECU). Consequently, this provides precise regulation of the engines temperature, based […]

Water Pump Noise: Signs of Failure and Potential Engine Damage

12/06/2024

So, diagnosing a water pump noise, can be tricky. Quite often, your water pump, is buried deep in the engine, making it difficult to access. Also, your water pump, is usually attached, to a number […]

Replacing Car Thermostat Because Of Issues

Car Thermostat Issues: Is Your Engine Coolant Flowing Properly

12/05/2024

First, having car thermostat issues, can cause your engine coolant temperature, to change erratically. Not only that, but car thermostat issues, can prohibit your engine coolant from flowing properly. So, the thermostat regulates the exact […]

Coolant Recovery Tank: What Does It Do and Why Do You Need It

11/24/2024

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 rad contracts, creating a vacuum in […]

Radiator Caps: Their Importance and Their Multiple Functions

09/26/2024

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 the pressure exceeds a preset amount. […]

Electric Engine Cooling Fan With Connector

Engine Cooling Fan: Maintaining the Proper Coolant Temperature

09/24/2024

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

Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Location

Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor: Failure Signs: Testing

09/23/2024

The engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensors function, is to monitor the temperature of the engine’s coolant. So, most engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensors operate, using electrical resistance to measure the temperature of the coolant. The […]

Car Radiator : Consequences Of Car Radiator Overheating

06/17/2024

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

05/07/2024

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 engine’s cooling system. As a result, most cooling fans use […]

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