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 […]

A recurring engine overheating issue can be equal parts terrifying and frustrating. So to help ensure things stay cool—even if you’re blasting the A/C on a scorching summer day—we’ve put […]

Many older vehicles use a belt-driven mechanical fan that pulls air through the radiator to lower the temperature of the engine coolant. While that system often works pretty well, a […]

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 […]

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 […]

For as long as there have been internal combustion engines, there have been cooling systems—either air or water cooled. (Air cooled engines aren’t mainstream unless you own a Corvair, VW, […]

Since the 1930s, hot rodders and performance car enthusiasts have relied on engine coolants made from a mix of ethylene glycol, water, and corrosion inhibitors. While these water-based coolants do […]

From constant on/off thermostat cycling to exposure to extreme heat and moisture, your vehicle’s stock electric fans often see a lot of abuse. Bearings fail, connectors corrode, and motors burn […]

For years, the engine temperature in my Jeep CJ-5 had a pesky tendency to climb whenever I stopped for a few moments. Once we got moving again though, temps went […]

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 […]