Routine checks for leaks in your coolant system may be a better, more cost-effective option for preventing your car from overheating.

One hose leads to the radiator, and the other serves as an overflow pipe for the container, which holds an extra supply of water and coolant in case the system loses any.

Coolant leaves the system and collects in the radiator overflow tank when hot. When the cars radiator cools and pressure drops the cap also allows this coolant to be sucked back into the radiator.

Your vehicle’s cooling system is more than just a radiator, water pump, thermostat, fan, and coolant. Well, OK, it is exactly that, but there is a lot more to an effective cooling system than just the ...

The radiator cap has gone bad and no longer maintains enough pressure in the cooling system, allowing coolant to boil over (engines normally operate at about 210 to 220 degrees Fahrenheit).

CARS.COM — How can you tell when your car’s radiator is leaking? When the temperature gauge on your dashboard reads high or a temperature warning light comes on, you have a cooling system ...

If you plan on running your car down a dragstrip, you must have a radiator-overflow can, also known as a puke can. Sometimes you can run a hose from the radiator filler to the windshield-washer ...

Your ATV or UTV’s cooling system works hard to keep the engine at the right temperature. Coolant not only prevents overheating in the summer but also protects against freezing in the winter and ...

FR500S Radiator and Fan Upgrade: Race-Bred Cooling System Perfect for Daily Driven S197 Mustang Keep Your Cool: The race-bred cooling system that’s perfect for a daily driver ...

I am experiencing an engine coolant overheating alarm in my 2019 Ford Ranger 2.0 10AT, what might be cause of it and how to fix it? Start with the basics. Is the coolant level correct (and the ...

Most folks are aware that having a full coolant system is extremely important. Without proper cooling, your engine can overheat and cause severe damage or all-out destruction to your engine ...

We upgrade the cooling system in our big-block–powered 1967 Camaro using a Frostbite aluminum radiator, dual SPAL electric fans, and a Weiand water pump.