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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Spend a little cash on a leakdown tester and you could save a lot of time, money, and headache the next time you are purchasing an engine with an unknown history or debating whether to tear down one ...