As the coolant is directly responsible for keeping the engine at a reasonable temperature, it becomes crucial to monitor things. After all, knowing how much coolant your car can hold and what type of ...

Overheating, strange smells, and gurgling noises can signal your coolant is failing. Find out when to flush it, and protect ...

Many drivers wonder if red coolant is better than green, especially with so many options on the market. Red coolant generally lasts longer and offers stronger corrosion protection, while green coolant ...

Cavitation erosion or liner pitting is caused by air in the cooling system, and is aggravated by liner vibration. Bubbles implode violently, removing a little metal as they do so. Although it’s often ...

Engine failure due to cylinder liner cavitation corrosion is disturbingly common in the industry, yet it typically can be prevented through proper cooling system maintenance. That's according to Mike ...

Elizabeth Nelson, coolant program manager at Polaris Laboratories, a fluid-analysis company in Indianapolis, Ind., tells a story that would strike fear into the heart of any fleet manager. A class-8 ...

Dear Mike: We have a 2004 Dodge Grand Caravan — bought new — that has 20,646 miles on it. I noticed that the radiator level was low two weeks ago so I added a 50/50 mix of water and Prestone — we live ...

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 ...

Dear Mike: We have a 2004 Dodge Grand Caravan — bought new — that has 20,646 miles on it. I noticed that the radiator level was low two weeks ago so I added a 50/50 mix of water and Prestone — we live ...