You can't make horsepower in an internal combustion engine without burning gasoline. And the byproduct, of course, is heat. We all know what to do with the power generated, but the heat is something ...

When the fuel/air mixture is ignited in the cylinders, the temperature inside the engine can reach thousands of degrees Fahrenheit. It takes only half that heat to melt iron, and your engine would be ...

Maintaining the radiator and cooling system in your car is a simple task but can go a long way towards keeping your vehicle in good shape. A poorly maintained radiator cooling system is susceptible to ...

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On a long enough timeline, random things start wearing out on every car. Fluids get old, seals dry up, and age can overtake even the most tender love and care. One of those random wear items is the ...

Engine temperature looks simple on the dashboard, yet the system behind that gauge does complex work every second. A healthy radiator keeps combustion heat under control, protects expensive components ...

On bitter cold mornings, few sounds are more disheartening than a radiator banging loudly, or worse, barely managing to make a quiet hum. Dragging yourself out of a warm bed to crank up the thermostat ...

Working on your friction fire-building skills just after realizing you are lost in the woods, cold, or out of drinkable water does not make much sense. It’s about as useful as learning how to control ...