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  • [ 09/14/2023 ] Engine Stalling Issues, Now You Question Your Vehicle’s Reliability Poor Performance
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Engine Antifreeze Coolant

Though Engine Coolant and Antifreeze are often used interchangeably, they aren’t the same. Antifreeze is made of, ethylene glycol or polypropylene glycol. Furthermore, it has to be mixed with water to create Engine Coolant, which is the mixture you will find in the cooling systems of all “water-cooled” vehicles.

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 […]

Antifreeze In Oil - Means Your Engine Is Leaking Internally
Automotive Leaks

Antifreeze In Oil – Means Your Engine Is Leaking Internally

03/14/2023

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
Automotive 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 […]

(MAP) Controlled Thermostats - Provide Several Engine Benefits
Cooling Heating

(MAP) Controlled Thermostats – Provide Several Engine Benefits

02/02/2023

So, how do (MAP) controlled thermostats, actually work. And, what benefits do they provide. Firstly, (MAP) controlled thermostats are controlled by, the engine’s electronic control unit (ECU). Consequently, this provides precise regulation of engines temperature, […]

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 […]

Engine Thermostat Problems - Will Affect Your Car's Performance
Cooling Heating

Engine Thermostat Problems – Will Affect Your Car’s Performance

01/22/2023

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. […]

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. […]

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Engine Oil Pressure Low - Common Causes And Ways To Fix It
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Engine Oil Pressure Low – Common Causes And Ways To Fix It

by Danny Bender in Lubrication

The first sign of trouble, may be a flickering oil light or a low engine oil pressure reading. Consequently, low engine performance, engine noise and even poor starting, can all be caused by, low engine [...]

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