A car's cooling system is like a linebacker — it's the most important component in a car engine's defense system. It ensures the engine runs at optimal temperatures and prevents it from overheating.

Flushing and replacing coolant is a moderately difficult repair job. Consult the owner's manual, your car’s manufacturer, or a trusted mechanic for more specific information on your vehicle. You take ...

CARS.COM — When is the right time to change your engine coolant? For some vehicles, you’re advised to change the coolant every 30,000 miles. For others, changing it isn’t even on the maintenance ...

The coolant inside your car's radiator can remain fresh and usable longer than the engine oil. On average, oil changes every are necessary every 5,000 miles or six months to avoid premature engine ...

When the fuel/air mixture is ignited in the cylinders, the temperature inside the engine can reach thousands of degrees Fahrenheit. It takes only half that heat to melt iron, and your engine would be ...

Andy and his girlfriend were driving across the desert when their Jeep began overheating. Having already consumed all of the water they brought with them, they also needed to relieve themselves at the ...

I have a 1967 Mustang with a 289, stock radiator, and 13lb cap. My car does not overheat when I’m driving around town, but after about 10 minutes of continuous driving my car starts to slowly get ...