Making big power with today's high-performance parts is relatively easy. Just go online, choose the parts that match your performance target, andwait for the goodies to arrive. But after those extra ...

Global warming? While the tree- huggers clamor over ex-Vice President Gore's global temperature scare, we'll lay odds that when summer arrives, car crafters will be more concerned about engine warming ...

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 ...

A car's cooling system is like a linebacker — it's the most important component in a car engine's defense system. It ensures the engine runs at optimal temperatures and prevents it from overheating.

There's nothing worse than hitting the road in your mean machine and overheating. Smiles become frowns and steamy, boiling torrents douse the tarmac as your baby bleeds to death on the side of the ...

When temperatures plunge, a frozen car can feel less like an inconvenience and more like a mechanical emergency. Handled ...

The predominant pop-culture car overheating scenario: A lone car drives down a dusty highway, surrounded by parched earth, heat haze blurs the view ahead and POOMFSSSS! Steam starts billowing from ...

The coolant in your car's radiator is not a forever liquid. Consumable fluids like engine oil, automatic transmission, and brake fluid need periodic replacement to keep your vehicle running reliably ...