June has brought hot conditions, which can strain your car and increase the risk of breakdowns. Maintenance and preventive ...

Engines rarely fail out of nowhere. They usually send warning signals long before disaster strikes, but many drivers miss ...

As an engineering professor for more than 40 years, my father often told me that the only difference between a difficult problem and an easy one is knowing the correct answer. While that axiom can be ...

Some vehicle manufacturers specify a cooling system additive, which is often a type of stop-leak. A key stuck in the ignition of a Subaru Forester is often caused by a faulty switch at the base of the ...

The 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle was designed for an era when 55–60 mph cruising and short bursts of wide-open throttle were more ...

The choice between using water or coolant to maintain and regulate the car's engine temperature has divided motorists and mechanics for years.

Internal combustion engines — including those that run on diesel fuel — rely on various systems, accessories, and electronics to keep the pistons moving and your wheels turning. Of those systems and ...

Engine coolant is a critical fluid that is essential for the optimal performance of engines in motor vehicles. Several studies have reported that, behind lubrication failure, a major cause of engine ...