Engine overheating is rarely the result of a single failure. It usually happens when several small weaknesses in the cooling system line up, from low coolant to a stuck thermostat or a failing fan. To ...

Proper maintenance of the cooling system has always been important, but with today’s engines running hotter than ever it is even more critical. Proper maintenance of the cooling system has always been ...

To keep the water in the cooling system from boiling or freezing, the water is mixed with coolant or antifreeze. Car Smarts: Most coolants contain about 95 percent ethylene glycol, a chemical that ...

As metro Atlanta prepares for another potential winter storm, auto service shops are reminding drivers about a critical but ...

All cars are air cooled! Anyone who doesn't think so should try driving with the radiator covered. True, the engine is liquid cooled. The liquid—calledcoolant—may be water, alcohol and water, ethylene ...

Even if you don't know (or care) what a Btu is, you've probably seen a cooling system react violently once in your life. Usually taken for granted until it screws up, the cooling systems in our cars ...

In the classic air-cooled VW boxer engines—and even current motorcycle, ATV, and aircraft configurations—engine cooling is achieved through airflow alone. Cast cooling fins, surrounding cylinder ...

For the past several months, Professor John Kelly at WeberAuto has been posting a series of videos on the 2017 Chevy Bolt EV. He has aimed to explain the operation of the car and provide info on ...

A heavy-duty truck’s cooling system is primarily designed to prevent the engine from overheating. Secondary tasks are to provide heat to the cab and, in some cases, the trailer. Today, cooling systems ...