What is an engine block heater and how does it work?

If you live in a region with below freezing temps, you may have heard of engine block heaters. Here's what they are, the ...
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How the thermostat regulates engine temperature

Engineers design modern engines to run in a narrow temperature window where power, efficiency, and emissions all line up. The ...
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Waterless Engine Coolant and Cooling System Basics

Author's note: In the Jan. '09 issue of HPP, the technical article "Keep a Cool Head" described installing Evans NPG coolant in a Pontiac engine, along with other modifications. Due to the varied ...
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Does Engine Coolant Expire? Here's What You Need To Know

Internal combustion engines require many types of fluids to operate smoothly. One of the most essential is coolant. Coolant is that green, yellow, pink, or purple fluid that goes inside the radiator ...
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Colder temperatures can mess with car's fluid levels

ABILENE, Texas — When the seasons get colder, it can affect your car’s performance, and while some things are easy to identify like low tire pressure, most people aren't checking for their car’s ...