To put it lightly, being a car owner can be quite a time-consuming effort. Not only do you have to stick with routine upkeep efforts — and avoid the common maintenance mistakes that will make your car ...

Editor’s note: This article was last updated on May 30, 2021. It has been reviewed by Cars.com Senior News Editor Jennifer Harrington and is still accurate. Though coolant and antifreeze are often ...

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 ...

Car engines can get really hot and that's not good for performance. Antifreeze plays a vital role in keeping your car’s engine in optimal condition by protecting it from heating up, freezing, or ...

The name 'antifreeze' is pretty self-explanatory. Simply put, antifreeze is a liquid that lowers the freezing point of your coolant. A common misconception is that antifreeze and coolant are one and ...

The antifreeze utilized for winterizing RVs is different from the radiator coolant or antifreeze used in a standard vehicle. Not only is there a difference in the chemical makeup of RV antifreeze and ...