As engines get very hot, coolant helps distribute heat to help prevent overheating and engine damage. It also adds antifreeze protection and acts as a lubricant for some of the engine’s components. If ...

Checking your coolant level could be the difference between a blown engine and a safe journey. Especially if you live in a hot climate or tow on a regular basis, checking how much coolant you have is ...

Q. I have a 2008 Toyota Highlander. When do I need to change the antifreeze in my car’s radiator? Someone told me that it’s not necessary to flush the radiator and change the antifreeze. That doesn’t ...

Antifreeze is a chemical solution which is added to the water that flows around your car’s engine and through its radiator. It performs an important function all year round: in the winter, it lowers ...

There are few things on today's cars that we can check, but those that remain are vital to your car's long-term health and wellbeing, which makes them worth spending a few minutes doing. Ignore them ...

If you've noticed an odd, sweet smell coming from your car after you shut the engine off you might have an antifreeze leak. Antifreeze plays a key part in keeping your engine running properly, so it's ...

As the name suggests, the primary function of antifreeze is to prevent your car's coolant from freezing in low temperatures (with coolant being a combination of water and antifreeze). All ...