Temperature gauges are far more common in older cars since in those days engine cooling systems weren’t nearly as effective as they are now. The purpose of the temperature gauge is, obviously, to show you the temperature of your engine at any given time. Sometimes, however, temperature gauges can give erroneous readings for one reason … Read more
The thermostat in your car’s cooling system acts as a gatekeeper. When the engine reaches a high temperature, it’ll open to let coolant flow and prevent overheating. But when it’s too cool, the thermostat will stop the coolant flow instead. But can you drive with a thermostat stuck open, and if so, how long can … Read more
The thermostat is a small component in a car’s cooling system that plays a crucial role. It opens and closes, allowing coolant to flow and preventing the engine from overheating. But what happens when it gets stuck open, and how will you know it’s happening? You’ll know your car thermostat is stuck open when the … Read more
A car relies on several different fluids, and all of them could potentially leak from their reservoirs. While some fluid leaks are generally harmless, others could be catastrophic. An example of that would be a coolant leak that happens from the bottom of the vehicle. You must never ignore a coolant leak from the bottom … Read more
Engines produce plenty of heat inside their chambers thanks to the combustion process. Those high temperatures aren’t a problem under normal conditions because the car has a cooling system to keep things in check. However, your car engine can still overheat, and you must know how to cool it down quickly. The fastest way to … Read more
A car’s cooling system ensures that the engine and other components do not overheat. After all, a combustion engine generates so much heat that it can destroy itself were it not for the cooling system. But, unfortunately, that system is put at risk when air bubbles find their way inside. You can prevent air bubbles … Read more
As you’re driving down the road, you may suddenly notice the temperature gauge pointing to the H (for high). Also, your air conditioner may stop working, and there might be white smoke coming from the engine. Those are signs that your car is overheating. When your car overheats, that means not enough coolant is getting … Read more
A radiator cap is a small device that sits on top of your radiator. It’s responsible for regulating the pressure in your cooling system and keeping the coolant from boiling over. However, when the radiator cap goes bad, it can cause all sorts of problems for your car, which can manifest in several ways. Here … Read more
The radiator is a key component in the cooling system of your vehicle. The radiator helps prevent overheating by removing excess heat from the engine and transferring it to the air. Radiator fluid, also known as antifreeze, cools the engine by absorbing excess heat and carrying it away from the engine to be cooled by … Read more
You may have to figure out a dozen probable causes if your radiator keeps pushing water out. Instead of giving up, however, you’ll need to assess potential causation or correlation with any recent changes you have made to your vehicle, especially the radiator components. A radiator may keep pushing water out due to a bad … Read more