You should do three things to keep your cooling system in good shape: Check for leaks. Replace worn hoses before they split. Flush the system and change the coolant at least once a year or every ...

Flushing and replacing coolant is a moderately difficult repair job. Consult the owner's manual, your car’s manufacturer, or a trusted mechanic for more specific information on your vehicle. You take ...

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Question: Hello to everyone atVettemagazine, I recently bought my father’s Corvette and it seems to be running a little hot. When I checked the coolant it looks very dirty and there is a lot of red, ...

As the impurities in our body fluids affect the proper functioning of our body parts, in a similar fashion, sludge in the radiator liquid degrades the engine's performance. Coolant acts as an ...

Q: Greg, what is the proper procedure to flush and refill my radiator? I want to avoid problems from rust in the cooling system. How often should I flush and refill my radiator? — Aaron, Shamokin, Pa.

Anyone remotely familiar with diesel engines understands the importance of oil and coolant, as they are the lifeblood of the powerplant. Oil lubricates, water cools—and one without the other typically ...

Question: I’ve got a 1994 Geo Prizm with about 65,000 miles. It’s only been flushed once, at about 15,000 miles. I was advised not to flush it, as it might cause everything to come loose, and I’d need ...

Right now I am using an old truck radiator to cool my cooling system's water. I have changed the water a few times, but it always ends up yellowish with some particles thanks to the oil and grime in ...

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.

CARS.COM — When is the right time to change your engine coolant? For some vehicles, you’re advised to change the coolant every 30,000 miles. For others, changing it isn’t even on the maintenance ...