It is a common sight many an automobile owner is all too familiar with: a car is stranded on the side of the road with the hood open and smoke billowing out as an exasperated driver looks on, shaking ...

For many, having a vehicle readily available is essential for everyday life — whether it's going to work, taking the kids to school, running errands, or chipping away at your road trip bucket list. In ...

Car trouble can put a serious damper on any trip, especially if the problem leaves you stranded. A car overheating can be a scary experience, but not if you understand what the causes are and know ...

If you should discover that your coolant is mixing with your engine oil, you have a major problem. While your motor oil and coolant are both essential to the proper operation of your vehicle's engine, ...

In most automobiles, heat is inevitable. That's because an internal combustion engine (ICE) powers most vehicles. In an ICE, fuel burns to create power, and the process releases heat. A lot of heat.

The P0118 code means that the engine control module (ECM) has detected a voltage signal that’s too high from the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor (below). In practical terms, the ECM believes ...

This guide is intended for the regular joe (99% of motorists out there) who faces an overheating engine on the road. While it ...