Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: What’s This Gunk & Buildup Doing In My Radiator & Cooling System?
My brother and I just bought a 1979 El Camino that has been stored on the west coast for something like over 20 years. We got a good deal on […]
Cooling System 101: How to Spot Bad Automotive Hoses & Pick the Best Replacement Coolant Hoses
Whether you’re prepping for a summer driving season filled with road trips, or doing smart preventative maintenance before the weather turns cold, make sure that coolant hose inspection is part […]
How to Clean Your Cooling System with an Easy Chemical Flush
I had an unexpected little issue with my hot rod and I think it’s worth sharing: When I built a fresh engine and installed it in the car, I used […]
10 Key Cooling System Components to Inspect When Solving Hot-Headed Engine Issues
A hot-running engine or other cooling system problem car quickly ruin a good cruise, regardless of the weather outside. I was a recent victim of cooling blues. I’ll share my […]
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Determining Actual Temperature Readings from a Basic Stock “Cold-to-Hot” Gauge
I have a coolant temp gauge in my 1966 Chevy Chevelle that was a conversion from the stock Chevelle instrument panel to a reproduction of the factory temp gauge. The […]
Video: Understanding GM’s Dex-Cool Engine Antifreeze Coolant
A little while ago, OnAllCylinders contributor Jeff Smith penned…err…typed a very informative article on the various types of engine coolant available today. The article also discussed which engine cooling systems […]
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Picking the Best Antifreeze for an Older Vehicle
I have a ’90 Chevy pickup that is rarely driven but has been stored in my heated garage for several years. I have a new project that will force this […]
Mailbag: Why Do I Need to Use Antifreeze?
Q: Why do I need to use antifreeze? … A: The fluid you use in your engine’s cooling system can affect its performance. For most vehicles, a 50/50 mixture of antifreeze and […]
Cooling System Tech: Overflow Tanks vs. Expansion Tanks
By Nicholas Thomas, Mishimoto Back in the infancy of liquid-cooled engines, nearly all emissions systems would vent chemicals and harmful vapors into the atmosphere. No PCV or CCV lines, and […]
Mailbag: Controlling Coolant Temps in a Chevy 350
Q: I’m trying to control the coolant temperature in my project vehicle. It’s got a new Chevy 350 engine block with a high-flow water pump and thermostat, plus I’m running […]