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Category: Cooling Systems & Components

  • What Coolant Does My Car Need? (Explained!)

    What Coolant Does My Car Need? (Explained!)

    Coolant is an essential component of the cooling system. It circulates around the engine and absorbs the heat, thus preventing the engine from overheating. If you owned more than one car, you may have noticed that on some cars the coolant is green and on some it is red. Well, what is the difference between…

  • Can You Drive Without a Coolant Reservoir Cap?

    Can You Drive Without a Coolant Reservoir Cap?

    The coolant reservoir cap is an important component of a car’s cooling system. It is designed to keep the right pressure in the coolant system which is between 12 and 15 PSI. But what happens when you try to drive a car without a coolant reservoir cap? Read on to find out. Can You Drive…

  • How a Coolant Temperature Sensor Works

    How a Coolant Temperature Sensor Works

    A coolant temperature sensor is an important part of a car’s cooling system. It helps to ensure that the engine runs at the correct temperature by sending information to the car’s computer. If the engine is running too hot or too cold, the computer can make adjustments to keep it at the correct temperature. In…

  • How Coolant Flows Through An Engine – Cooling System Explained

    How Coolant Flows Through An Engine – Cooling System Explained

    As the engine produces power by combustion, a lot of heat is generated in the process. It is up to the coolant and the cooling system to take the heat away from the engine so it won’t overheat. But how does coolant actually flows through an engine? In this blog post, I will do my…

  • How The Coolant Overflow Tank Works (Explained!)

    How The Coolant Overflow Tank Works (Explained!)

    Coolant overflow tanks are a part of the cooling system and they play an important role. As we all know, the cooling system has the task to keep the engine running at the optimum working temperature. The combustion process creates heat and the cooling system steps in and prevents the engine from overheating. But, how…

  • 5 Reasons Why Your Car Fan Won’t Turn Off

    5 Reasons Why Your Car Fan Won’t Turn Off

    You may have started to notice that your car fan won’t turn off. This can happen while you are driving or after you shut off the vehicle. The radiator fan has the purpose of cooling down the engine. But, why won’t the car fan turn off? The most common reasons why your car fan won’t…

  • Why Is Coolant Coming Out Of The Overflow Tank [6 Common Causes]

    Why Is Coolant Coming Out Of The Overflow Tank [6 Common Causes]

    Your car’s cooling system is one of the most important parts of the vehicle. It helps to keep the engine running at a consistent temperature, no matter what conditions you are driving in. If there is a problem with the cooling system, it can cause major damage to the engine. One common issue that people…

  • Can I Use Water Instead Of Coolant? (Answered!)

    Can I Use Water Instead Of Coolant? (Answered!)

    One of the most important aspects of keeping your car running well is making sure that the engine is properly cooled. This is why it’s important to use the right type of coolant in your car. But what if you run out of coolant or don’t have any on hand? Can you use water instead?…

  • 5 Reasons Why Your Car Cooling Fan Is Louder Than It Should Be

    5 Reasons Why Your Car Cooling Fan Is Louder Than It Should Be

    If you’ve noticed that your car cooling fan is loud lately, there are a few possible explanations. I will list five of the most common reasons why a car cooling fan might be too loud. By understanding why your car’s cooling fan is louder than it should be, you can take steps to fix the…

  • 8 Signs Of a Bad Water Pump

    8 Signs Of a Bad Water Pump

    What are the signs of a bad water pump? Many different parts of your vehicle actually have ways of letting you know that they’re going to fail. The water pump is one of them. When a water pump starts to fail, the seals go bad first and if you let it go for a long,…