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What Does a Car Radiator Do? And Tips to Prolong Its Life
A car radiator is simply a device that exchanges heat from the engine with the surrounding, cooler air. The failures are slightly more complex, but preventable. What Does a Car Radiator Do? Hot coolant enters the radiator through the upper hose, then moves down a series of small tubes built into a large, flat surface area. The […]
What to Do if Your Car Overheats
The dog days of summer are approaching, and with high temps and your AC pumping away, your car may be more likely to overheat, sending your car’s temperature gauge (and your blood pressure) off the charts. If you’re on the highway, in the middle of nowhere, or stuck in heavy traffic, and your car overheats, […]
What to Do (and Not to Do) With an Overheating Car: 6 Tips
Summers were made for road trips. But everybody’s favorite time of year can also be fraught with hazards, especially when it comes to the heat. Hot summer days can sometimes leave you with an overheating car. When that happens, you could find yourself stuck by the side of the road waiting for a tow truck […]
How to Check Your Car's Coolant Level
How to Check Your Car’s Coolant Level Keeping your engine coolant reservoir at manufacturer recommended levels is critical to your car’s operation. Without the right amount of coolant, your engine can overheat, leaving you stranded by the side of the road and stuck with a totally unnecessary towing bill – not to mention, a potentially […]
