Is your car’s heater blowing cold air despite cranking up the heat? Or maybe you’ve noticed a sweet, syrupy smell in your car that just won’t go away? These could be symptoms of a failing heater core. While some heater core problems are minor, others can lead to expensive repairs if not resolved fast enough. … Read more
Your car should never overheat under normal operating conditions. If you’re dealing with intermittent overheating issues, your vehicle may have one of the problems on this list. Reasons Air Conditioning Causes a Car to Overheat When a car overheats, it usually indicates a mechanical problem with the cooling system. Sometimes, a car can also overheat … Read more
Thermostats are one of those auto parts that is fairly inexpensive and straightforward to replace yourself. Although the part is inexpensive, the labor rate at a mechanic can drive up the cost of replacement. It’s always a good idea to search online for a how-to guide for your exact vehicle. If you can get your … Read more
Combustion engines generate power through many small, controlled explosions. The combustion process generates an immense amount of heat, requiring a carefully engineered cooling system to keep the engine running properly. Without the cooling system, the engine would quickly overheat, causing permanent damage. In extreme cases, overheating can cause total engine failure. An engine failure could cost close … Read more
Radiators are critical for maintaining cool, efficient engines. If you have a bad or clogged radiator, your vehicle is very likely to overheat. An overheating vehicle usually won’t make it very far down the road before it quits working completely. This turns a fairly cheap repair into a very expensive one. What Does a Car … Read more
A collapsed radiator hose is a hose in the cooling system that appears to be pinched or squeezed in the middle. While the hose may still hold coolant, a pinched hose is put under stresses it was not designed for. It’s important to figure out why a hose is being pinched so that hose does … Read more
Internal combustion engines turn your wheels using power generated from small, controlled explosions. These explosions generate loads of heat, and this waste heat must be transferred away from the engine block. If the engine block were to get too hot, materials in the engine could warp, crack, or melt. Coolant, Radiator Fluid, and Antifreeze… What … Read more
Knowing the temperature is very helpful. If you are going outside, you look and see that it’s 28 degrees and you should grab a warm hat. While your car doesn’t wear cozy hats, it’s crucial that it constantly monitors the temperature of the engine while it’s on. That’s the job of the engine coolant temperature … Read more
The internal combustion engine is comprised of several rotating parts and components. Some of these components rub against each other and create friction. Anytime you have metal parts creating friction, there is going to be a lot of heat generated in the process. The engine depends on coolant and oil to keep its components cooled … Read more
The purpose of the radiator coolant overflow tank is to store excess coolant that is released from the radiator due to pressure build up from heat. It works similar to an expansion tank on a water heater. As you may know, an engine that is working very hard will heat up very quickly. The oil … Read more