Q: I live in an area where water has a very high mineral content, so I have always tried to use distilled water in the cooling systems. Now I would like to flush the coolant in all of the vehicles but ...

Often overlooked, it's important to routinely flush your cooling system. For most car owners, their vehicles are an extension of their personality. So it’s no wonder that they are always ready to go ...

You should do three things to keep your cooling system in good shape: Check for leaks. Replace worn hoses before they split. Flush the system and change the coolant at least once a year or every ...

The saying goes something like this: “When you take care of something good, that something good takes care of you.” The same can be said for taking care of maintenance on a heavy duty engine. Whether ...

In the good old days, you could drain fluids from your car and just dump them in the backyard without another thought. A small hole and some gravel were all you needed. Out of sight, out of mind. Well ...

Anyone remotely familiar with diesel engines understands the importance of oil and coolant, as they are the lifeblood of the powerplant. Oil lubricates, water cools—and one without the other typically ...

Most drivers these days simply don't care about the maintenance intervals of their cars or taking special care of them. That's because in the rush of our daily struggles, we don't have time for such ...

With the odometer approaching half a million miles, it’s understandable that Project Jake, our 1993 GMC C1500, needs some upkeep from time to time. Our water pump gave up the ghost a few days ago, and ...