Your vehicle's engine cooling system is one of its most critical components. Its primary responsibility is to cycle coolant — which is a 50/50 mixture of water and antifreeze — through your engine to ...

Maintaining engine cooling system components is critical not only to avoid breakdowns, but also to ensure the truck is operating effectively throughout its lifecycle. Experts weigh in on what to check ...

The saying goes something like this: “When you take care of something good, that something good takes care of you.” The same can be said for taking care of maintenance on a heavy duty engine. Whether ...

When you cut to the basic principles of heavy-duty trucks it comes down to return on investment: maximum mpg, meeting emissions requirements and the truck running at optimum conditions and ...

Along with power, internal combustion engines make heat. They actually create so much heat that if it isn’t adequately channeled away, it can potentially damage an engine beyond repair. To solve the ...

With the odometer approaching half a million miles, it’s understandable that Project Jake, our 1993 GMC C1500, needs some upkeep from time to time. Our water pump gave up the ghost a few days ago, and ...

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 ...

Automotive experts report rising demand for engine repair services, driven by aging vehicles, delayed maintenance, and increasing repair costs worldwide. GRAND RAPIDS ...

Internal combustion engines — including those that run on diesel fuel — rely on various systems, accessories, and electronics to keep the pistons moving and your wheels turning. Of those systems and ...

Many things have changed in the Pontiac world over the years. Components that were considered essential have been replaced with new technologies. The carburetor succumbed to the fuel injector; breaker ...

Airborne dust and fine desert debris can further impact cooling performance. Radiator fins may become partially blocked, restricting airflow and limiting heat dissipation. When airflow is reduced, the ...

Some manufacturers include water pumps under the powertrain warranty, but many do not, since they’re technically part of the cooling system. However, many warranties offer separate plans with cooling ...