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 ...

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.

The cooling system of your car is an easy area to neglect; it doesn’t make any noise and - apart from a temperature gauge - you would never really know it’s doing one of the most important jobs within ...

When we talk about keeping a high-mileage vehicle on the road, oil changes usually get the spotlight. We’re trained to watch the sticker on the windshield or wait for the oil life monitor to light up, ...

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 ...

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 ...