Malcolm Dunk has owned his 1965 El Camino for years. It's overheated for years. And he's torn his hair out trying to fix it for years. The present combo sports a mild, 9.5:1-compression, 0.030-over, ...

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 ...

It's not an unfamiliar sight. You'll see a car speeding down the road with what at first appears to be smoke coming out from under its body. Initially, you might wonder why the driver doesn't grasp ...

Symptom: An engine’s cooling system is overheating. The coolant level is low, but there are no visible leaks and no water in the engine crankcase to hint of water jacket or cylinder head problems.

Modern automobiles are equipped with a myriad of early warning signs designed to alert drivers of potential issues. Despite the fact that said warnings are meant to alert drivers to problems before ...

A smoking car is never a good sign, and it's one of those problems that doesn't just go away on its own. As the weather gets warmer, the risk of an overheating engine may increase, but the fact is ...

Carmakers torture test their creations to make sure they won’t overheat in almost every situation imaginable—from Death Valley to the northernmost reaches of Norway. But parts break over time, and one ...

Upgraded software will fix an issue with 2013 Ford Escape and Ford Fusion 1.6-liter models that made the autos subject to engine fires, Ford (F 1.62%) announced today. The engine overheating issue was ...

Diesel engines typically have beefier, more robust cooling components to keep the motor cool in varying conditions. Modern diesels operate at a higher compression ratio, which makes their combustion ...