Cooling Heating

Cylinder Head Cracking – Overheating Is The Most Common Cause

11/24/2025

Cylinder head cracking can cause catastrophic damage to your engine. In some cases the crack may be so severe, that replacing the whole engine is the only cure. But most of the causes are all […]

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 […]

Water Pump And Timing Belt Replacement – Tips And Instructions

04/04/2024

ON MOST NEWER ENGINES THE WATER PUMP TIMING BELT, IS WHAT ENSURES THE COOLANT, KEEPS MOVING THROUGH YOUR ENGINE. AND, HELPS THE ENGINE MAINTAIN A CONSISTENT, AND OPTIMUM OPERATING TEMPERATURE. But, a water pump or […]

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, […]

Radiator Cap - Basic Function - Common Failure Symptoms

Radiator Cap: Basic Function – Failure Symptoms – How Important is it

03/04/2024

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 […]

(ECT) Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor – What Can Go Wrong

03/02/2024

The (ECT) sensor, is an engine management system sensor. And, is used to monitor, the temperature of the engine’s coolant. The tip of the (ECT) sensor, protrudes into one of the cooling system passages, and […]

Engine Thermostat Problems - Will Affect Your Car's Performance

Engine Thermostat Problems: Will Affect Your Engine’s Performance

01/22/2024

Almost all engine thermostat problems, will have some effect, on your car’s performance. The thermostats purpose, is to keep the engine at its, proper operating temperature. So, the engine thermostat, is just a simple valve. […]

Automotive Engine Overheating – Causes And Consequences

01/14/2024

Automotive engine overheating, happens when your engine fails to run, within a “normal” temperature range. Consequently, a relatively constant operating temperature is absolutely essential, for proper emissions control, good fuel economy and performance. So, a […]

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 […]