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's not an unfamiliar sight. You'll see a car speeding down the road with what at first appears to be smoke coming out from under its body. Initially, you might wonder why the driver doesn't grasp ...

If there's one problem that's always haunted us, it's overheating. Heat is the number one killer of just about every drivetrain component there is. And we've managed to overheat just about every ...

A car overheating in traffic but not at highway speed almost always has a cooling system problem involving airflow rather ...

With blazing temperatures reaching into the 90s and to more than 100 degrees in many parts of the country, it's important to pay attention to your car and look for signs that the engine may be ...

Engine overheating can usually be avoided through regular maintenance and monitoring of the vehicle. Keeping the cooling system in good condition and taking precautions during hot weather can reduce ...

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) - We spoke with a local car shop about ways to keep your car engine from overheating in this extreme heat. An important fluid called coolant is used to regulate the engine ...

The radiator is a key component of the cooling system whose main responsibility is to cool the mixture of antifreeze and water that circulates throughout the engine. Related: What Is Coolant and Is It ...

Start with the basics. Is the coolant level correct (and the radiator overflow tank intact)? Are the fan belts that drive the water pump tight and not slipping? Is the electric fan turning on? Is the ...