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 ...

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 ...

In the emerging days of the heavy-duty industry, as liquid-cooled engines were being developed and heaters were added to allow winter driving, finding the right coolant could be as easy as taking a ...

The antifreeze in your engine helps regulate temperature when your engine is in extreme conditions. It is a colored liquid mixed with water. Temperature changes outside change the amount of antifreeze ...

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 ...

Not that many years ago, if your vehicle needed coolant for a top up, it was a relatively easy and painless affair. You’d simply drop into your favourite parts store, grab a jug off the shelf, add the ...