cooling system

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 our Jeep CJ-5 had a pesky tendency to climb whenever we stopped for a few moments. Once we got moving again though, temps went […]

A little while ago, SpeedArticle 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 […]

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 […]

It’s the middle of summer here at SpeedArticle world headquarters. Or as we like to call it, “peak overheating season.” It’s a time where folks often have an eagle-eye trained […]

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 […]

Q: Can I remove the fan shroud on my cooling fan? … A: It might seem like it’s just in the way, but the fan shroud plays an important role in the […]

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 […]