Engine Antifreeze Coolant

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 […]

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

02/18/2025

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 […]

Antifreeze In Oil: Means Your Engine Is Leaking Internally

01/27/2025

Antifreeze In Oil, is a sign of an internal leak. And, is usually caused by a bad gasket or engine failure. When Antifreeze mixes with engine oil, it robs the oil of its lubricating properties […]

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

01/17/2025

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: 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 […]

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 […]

Engine Coolant: What Are The Basics You Really Need To Know

08/12/2024

Engine 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, engine coolant is pumped throughout the cooling system. […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]