CARS.COM — If steam is pouring from under your hood, a temperature warning light is glowing bright red on your dashboard or the needle in the temperature gauge is cozying up to the High mark, it’s ...

Engine temperature looks simple on the dashboard, yet the system behind that gauge does complex work every second. A healthy radiator keeps combustion heat under control, protects expensive components ...

Indirect engine cooling system doesn’t allow air to directly contact with the surface of engine. It indirectly cools down the engine and its components with the help of a coolant circulating in ...

Faster is not better when it comes to engine coolant flow rate. The purpose of a radiator is to support heat transfer, which is a time-dependent process. As Flex-a-Lite explains, to move the heat from ...

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 ...

Few situations can rival the frustration of finding yourself on a desolate road in the middle of nowhere with an overheating engine. You pull over as soon as you notice the gauge leaning dramatically ...

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.

One of the greatest dangers a driver can face is an engine overheat. It's a sad fate that can befall motorists at any time, and it can be incredibly damaging. This is why protective coolant is so very ...

The demands on modern engine-cooling systems are complex. Although increased performance, reduced fuel consumption, longer durability and cleaner emissions may appear to be at odds with each other, ...

Internal combustion engines, like the ones that most modern and non-electric vehicles use, are capable of generating immense amounts of power to help us get to and from our destinations or show off at ...

Author's note: In the Jan. '09 issue of HPP, the technical article "Keep a Cool Head" described installing Evans NPG coolant in a Pontiac engine, along with other modifications. Due to the varied ...