Adding Coolant To A Hot Engine Can Cause Serious Damage To You And Your Car. To be clear, it is technically possible to ...

Adding coolant to car | Cars.com illustration by Paul Dolan As engines get very hot, coolant helps distribute heat to help prevent overheating and engine damage.

Owning your own vehicle can be a real quality of life enhancer. But with great power comes great responsibility, and regular maintenance. There are things drivers must know, including how to add ...

Adding small amounts of straight antifreeze to top off the cooling system won’t upset the cooling and boiling protection, but the best practice is to mix it with the appropriate amount of water.

The best way to be completely sure you're getting the right coolant for your vehicle is to call your manufacturer's dealership with your VIN. Alternatively, you could take the vehicle to the ...

To be clear, it is technically possible to remove the coolant's fill cap and pour fluid into the reservoir when your engine is still hot, and that's true even if it is overheating. But from a ...