Maintaining the radiator and cooling system in your car is a simple task but can go a long way towards keeping your vehicle in good shape. A poorly maintained radiator cooling system is susceptible to ...

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.

Cobus has never been able to keep his car opinions to himself and at age 12, he expressed them in no uncertain terms to a certain motoring magazine’s editor. It was the first of many times he would be ...

The radiator in a car, located between the front grille and the engine of the car, is vital for cooling the engine. It circulates coolant through the engine, absorbing heat generated during combustion ...

The job of refilling and bleeding coolant is not that bad – it’s just the process of removing air from your car’s newly serviced cooling system. But there are some important tips and tricks to arm ...

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 ...

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 ...

Senior Editor Mike Allen answers readers' car questions. Q: I own a 2001 GMC Safari van, and I tow a folding trailer that weighs about 3600lbs. When hitched, the back end of the van sits much too low ...

Low-cost maintenance can save you thousands of pounds for repairs BRITS spend an astounding £21.1 billion on car servicing and repairs every year. With almost half of the UK’s drivers seeing an ...

Coolant capacity is 6 litres for Mk1 and MK2/2.5. Pre mix a 50/50 batch of antifreeze and distilled/de mineralized water. Obtain new radiator cap Drain the water from the radiator into a suitable ...