Engine overheating is rarely the result of a single failure. It usually happens when several small weaknesses in the cooling system line up, from low coolant to a stuck thermostat or a failing fan. To ...

In 1968, the godfather of New Journalism, Tom Wolfe, wrote a book called The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test that we just had to borrow its title and make our own for this story. But that's where Wolfe's ...

As a driver, it is important to familiarise yourself with your car’s cooling system and what can be done in an emergency. Photo by Roland D. Nasasira Without the system, it is hard, if not impossible ...

The "hot" in hot rod has meaning. High-performance engines make power through heat. Heat is as much a part of the performance equation as fuel, air and spark. Heat expands air and provides an optimum ...

A vehicle’s engine-cooling system serves not just to keep the engine cool, but to also keep its temperature warm enough to ensure efficient, clean operation. System components include a radiator to ...

Global warming? While the tree- huggers clamor over ex-Vice President Gore's global temperature scare, we'll lay odds that when summer arrives, car crafters will be more concerned about engine warming ...

The car’s cooling system utilises several hoses for transferring the coolant from one part of the cooling system to another. These hoses are usually connected using hose clamps or clips. In order for ...