5 Symptoms of a Bad Fan Clutch (and Replacement Cost)
The fan clutch plays an important role in your vehicle’s cooling system. Though it’s designed to prevent engine overheating, this component has one of the highest failure rates of any…
Cooling System
8 Symptoms of a Clogged or Bad Radiator (and Replacement Cost)
When your radiator is clogged, not working as efficiently as intended, or has simply gone bad, not enough cooling is taking place inside the engine. This can result in your…
5 Reasons Your Coolant Reservoir Is Overflowing (Step-by-Step Diagnosis)
Few things are as alarming as seeing coolant gush from your car’s coolant reservoir like a steaming volcano of excess heat and liquid. Panic sets in and questions flood your…
5 Symptoms of an Overheating Car Engine
Concerned that your car is running hotter than usual? Engine overheating is a serious issue and should never be ignored. Fortunately, your vehicle often provides several warning signs before disaster…
8 Common Causes of Engine Overheating (and How to Locate the Source)
When your temperature gauge starts climbing into the red zone, panic can set in. But what’s really causing your engine to overheat? While the reasons for an overheating engine are…
Car Temperature Gauge Stopped Working? (Here’s Why)
You’re driving along and you notice that your temperature gauge isn’t moving after a few minutes of driving. Or maybe it suddenly flatlines. Is your engine about to overheat? Is…
4 Causes of Coolant in Oil (and What To Do)
Oil and coolant mixing in a vehicle engine creates a milky, off-colored sludge that is difficult to remove. This fluid contamination indicates a mechanical failure allowing the liquids to intermingle….
Oil in the Coolant Reservoir (Is It Time to Panic?)
Modern engines rely on proper fluid flow, but mix-ups between oil and coolant cause major issues. Oil in the coolant reservoir indicates contamination that undermines efficiency. However, this begs the…
Why Is My Temperature Gauge Rising But My Car Is Not Overheating?
A climbing temperature gauge is concerning, signaling potential overheating issues. But surprisingly, engines can run hotter that normal without actually overheating. Let’s look at some of the potential causes of…
5 Symptoms of a Bad Radiator Fan (and Replacement Cost)
An overheating engine has the ability to cause major damage in a short period of time. Overheating can be caused by various issues and though often overlooked, an inoperative radiator…
Overfilled Your Coolant? (Here’s What Can Happen)
Overfilling your cooling system is not a good idea. In this article we will discuss what can happen if you overfill your coolant, how to remove excess coolant, and how…
7 Causes of a Cold Lower Radiator Hose
Cooling system troubles? Take note of your lower radiator hose. When coolant can’t flow, that hose stays cold. Normally the hose warms up after a few miles, but if it’s…
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