Engine temperature looks simple on the dashboard, yet the system behind that gauge does complex work every second. A healthy radiator keeps combustion heat under control, protects expensive components ...

When the fuel/air mixture is ignited in the cylinders, the temperature inside the engine can reach thousands of degrees Fahrenheit. It takes only half that heat to melt iron, and your engine would be ...

This article was originally featured on The Drive. On a long enough timeline, random things start wearing out on every car. Fluids get old, seals dry up, and age can overtake even the most tender love ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Whenever I get my hands on a newly bought used car, my checklist includes inspecting a few underhood items as part of the "getting-to-know-the ...

It hisses, gurgles, and clangs but you can't turn it off, so here's how to quiet your radiator down. Part of the charm of city living are the no-frills accommodations. Plain white paint coats your ...

Getting a leaky radiator is more common than you might expect. Because your radiator sits at the front of your vehicle all it takes is a small stone to punch a hole into your cooling system and ruin ...

Radiator hoses are large-diameter rubber hoses that carry engine coolant between the engine and radiator and back toward the water pump. Radiator hoses should be inspected as part of routine ...

I have owned quite a few third-generation (1984-87) Honda Civics, and they were by far the best subcompacts made during the middle 1980s. They were quick and fun to drive, got extremely good fuel ...

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 ...

Owners will often attach sentimental value to their vehicles beyond the real value. While no one can tell you a car's personal worth, here are the times when the expense simply doesn't make financial ...