We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Whenever I get my hands on a newly bought used car, my checklist includes inspecting a few underhood items as part of the "getting-to-know-the ...

Q: My PT Cruiser suddenly overheated and I stopped along the road to let it cool down. Looking at the engine, I saw steam coming from under the radiator cap. Once I got it home, I found that the ...

With blazing temperatures reaching into the 90s and to more than 100 degrees in many parts of the country, it's important to pay attention to your car and look for signs that the engine may be ...

An overheating car engine should be a cause for worry. A mechanic will have you know that driving a car with an overheated engine can destroy the engine block or internal parts. It is usual for a ...

A recent video post shows what happens when an overheating C6 Corvette gets its radiator cap removed, turning a social media outing into an impromptu lesson on basic car care. The video was posted ...

If you just bought an old, beaten-up Corolla, you might end up stranded on the side of the road with a lot of steam coming from the engine bay and some spills on the ground. Just don't panic, and here ...

Start with the basics. Is the coolant level correct (and the radiator overflow tank intact)? Are the fan belts that drive the water pump tight and not slipping? Is the electric fan turning on? Is the ...

A puff of white smoke, a temperature needle beginning to make its way toward the red, and there, a distinctive acrid smell of what can only be boiling coolant. And then, the needle races toward the ...