[00 :00:00] – [Host] Every two years the corrosion protection within our engine’s cooling system deteriorates leaving your aluminum radiator, heater core, water pump and cylinder heads exposed to ...
Draining and filling the engine coolant is fairly straightforward for most vehicles produced before 2000. Start by checking the condition of your coolant when the engine is cool. Remove the radiator ...
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 ...
There are several situations when the coolant in your vehicle definitely should be changed: if you haven't changed it in a year or in the past 20,000 miles; if your vehicle constantly loses liquid in ...
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 ...
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 ...
New advanced engines and cooling systems are changing cooling system maintenance requirements. Service technicians and fleet managers should review their preventative maintenance (PM) strategy and ...
Author's note: In the Jan. '09 issue of HPP, the technical article "Keep a Cool Head" described installing Evans NPG coolant in a Pontiac engine, along with other modifications. Due to the varied ...