Some aspects of vehicle maintenance get a lot of attention, and some get almost no attention at all. For example, regularly checking your oil level and changing the oil and oil filter are probably not ...

First of all, controlling water speed is not something a lot of attention is paid to. What I mean by that is, the cooling system in a race carthat being a water pump, a radiator and the means water ...

Tesla uses high-pressure oil cooling for track performance while GM's gravity-fed system maximizes efficiency in electric ...

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 ...

For the record, a V-8's cooling system is the most forgotten and neglected part of any hot rod. We speak from firsthand experience. It used to be that you could replace a factory 195 degree thermostat ...

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 ...

Viewer-submitted questions for The Car Doctor: Q. I have a 2019 Acura MDX with 25,000 miles. There is no printed service interval for this SUV; dashboard codes light up when service is needed. I went ...

Taking care of your engine is always a top priority. If not done correctly, it could lead to worse overall performance, make your car undrivable, and lead to a costly trip to the auto shop. While ...

Is it hot in here, or is the 14-Day Flattie nearby? Many of you will remember from just over a year ago that our 14-Day Flatfender project was launched into use with an overheating problem. We ...

Several components in your car hold coolant, often called antifreeze, and any of them can get a hole or develop a leak. If your car loses too much coolant, its engine could overheat. Coolant is also ...