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 ...

Global warming? While the tree- huggers clamor over ex-Vice President Gore's global temperature scare, we'll lay odds that when summer arrives, car crafters will be more concerned about engine warming ...

As a driver, it is important to familiarise yourself with your car’s cooling system and what can be done in an emergency. Photo by Roland D. Nasasira Without the system, it is hard, if not impossible ...

I had the radiator serviced on my car; just preventive maintenance. I noticed on the repair invoice I was charged for a cooling system additive.

Although car engines have improved a lot, they are still not very efficient at turning chemical energy into mechanical power. Most of the energy in cars that run on fuel is converted into heat, and it ...

Last time we wrenched on Project Scarlett we installed a sweet fuel system. But, anyone who’s been deep into an engine swap will realize fuel isn’t the only plumbing involved in putting a hotter motor ...

Your car's cooling system is critical, especially in India's hot summers. Here are some tips that can help you maintain it. In a country like India where temperatures can surge to over 45 degrees ...

Your engine can overheat for a variety of reasons. The cooling system may have a problem, and the engine compartment has trapped heat. Your car's air conditioner feels nothing short of a lifesaver ...

Several components in your car hold coolant, often called antifreeze, and any of them can get a hole or develop a leak. If your car loses too much coolant, its engine could overheat. Coolant is also ...