Winter is a harsh season on your car as the temperatures drop, and that requires that you “winterize” your car to protect it.

Before getting started, the first thing you want to do is make sure your temperature control is on maximum heat. For modern cars this is often an electronic control, so you may need to run the car or ...

CARS.COM — When is the right time to change your engine coolant? For some vehicles, you’re advised to change the coolant every 30,000 miles. For others, changing it isn’t even on the maintenance ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mass (WWLP) — Your car’s cooling system protects your engine from overheating. Additives in the coolant protect your radiator and your engine’s internal components against wear and tear.

The average car has around 30,000 parts and many fluids are used to keep them running properly. The most important fluids are motor oil, transmission fluid, brake fluid, washer fluid and coolant.

Several components in your car hold coolant, often called antifreeze, and any of them can get a hole or develop a leak. If your car loses too much coolant, its engine could overheat. Coolant is also ...