Virtually every modern car on the road is equipped with bells, whistles, and sensors designed to let you know when even the slightest thing is wrong with your vehicle. While any driver can appreciate ...

A car that struggles to start (especially in cold conditions or after sitting) often points to issues beyond the usual battery or ignition suspects. Once those basics have been checked, the problem ...

Small BMW issues like oil leaks, coolant leaks, or a faulty thermostat can quickly turn into costly engine damage if they are ignored. Problems such as worn spark plugs, failing ignition coils, or ...

That old engine may be tougher than you think — if you treat it right.

As engines get very hot, coolant helps distribute heat to help prevent overheating and engine damage. It also adds antifreeze protection and acts as a lubricant for some of the engine’s components. If ...

Coolants are the least understood fluid in a heavy duty truck engine today. But a little attention to them can avert serious problems for your fleet. Photos: Prestone If you’re a maintenance manager ...

Tick. Tick. Tick. That's the sound our Ford 4.0-liter, over-head valve (OHV) engine was making in our 1991 Ford Explorer after 250,000 miles. The Ford 4.0L V-6 engines, built in Germany, are found in ...

Some owners of 2021 and 2022 model-year full-size GM truck and SUV models may notice a thick pink liquid forming in their vehicle’s coolant tank that looks a bit like a strawberry milkshake. This is ...

Elizabeth Nelson, coolant program manager at Polaris Laboratories, a fluid-analysis company in Indianapolis, Ind., tells a story that would strike fear into the heart of any fleet manager. A class-8 ...

Some aspects of vehicle maintenance get a lot of attention, and some get almost no attention at all. For example, regularly checking your oil level and changing the oil and oil filter are probably not ...

Like the trucks themselves, there also are many engines included in the long, rich history of Ford pickups, one of the biggest being the Power Stroke line of diesel engines. Some are iconic, ...