Your vehicle is a complicated piece of machinery, and keeping it running smoothly requires periodic inspections and maintenance of its various systems, including your engine’s cooling system and the ...

We all know that there’s water in a car’s radiator, but it’s not just good old H2O in there, there’s also an additive. Naturally, getting the correct ratios in the mix of water and additive is vital, ...

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 ...

Checking up on your coolant is easy to forget, but an engine’s coolant is just as important as oil when it comes to your car. Coolant does raises the boiling point of the cooling system in summer, ...

How well is your engine protected against the cold weather this winter? Bluecol’s new antifreeze tester claims to reveal all. It’s easy to use, as it’s similar to a thermometer. You dip the tube into ...

Most folks are aware that having a full coolant system is extremely important. Without proper cooling, your engine can overheat and cause severe damage or all-out destruction to your engine. However, ...

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 ...

Editor’s note: This article was last updated on May 30, 2021. It has been reviewed by Cars.com Senior News Editor Jennifer Harrington and is still accurate. Though coolant and antifreeze are often ...

Most vehicles have coolant recovery systems. Some are pressurized and serve as the fill tank when you need to add coolant, but there are many vehicles still on the road that require you to add liquid ...

With so many coolant colors available, finding the right one for your car can be a little daunting. But if you've recently discovered that your car is meant to use Toyota's Pink Super Long Life ...