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 ...

As the name suggests, the primary function of antifreeze is to prevent your car's coolant from freezing in low temperatures (with coolant being a combination of water and antifreeze). All ...

Regular basic checks help identify issues early and reduce the risk of breakdowns. Routine inspections of fluid levels, tyres ...

You can also try shining a high-intensity flashlight through the side of the reservoir, or even down inside it. That can illuminate the coolant, and makes it easier to see its level. Or shake the car ...

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 ...

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Since an engine can suffer severe damage if it’s run too hot, you should certainly be concerned if there are indications the engine is overheating. But those indications may not be as clear-cut — or ...

The P0118 code means that the engine control module (ECM) has detected a voltage signal that’s too high from the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor (below). In practical terms, the ECM believes ...