Q: My 1999 Pontiac Sunfire coupe is doing something something I can't easily explain. The car has 240,000 km on it and it has the stock engine, although I think I bought it with a K filter charger.

So your car’s temperature gauge is acting up, or not working at all, and you want to fix it? Good for you. Your car’s engine temperature is vital to its operation, and a properly-operating gauge is a ...

A faulty Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor may lead the turbocharged 2.0L I4 LSY gasoline engine in certain GM vehicles to run hot or even overheat. To be clear, these vehicles are not under an ...

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 ...

Something I've realized over the past few years poking with a large variety of cars: Nobody has low coolant or low oil sensors! I drove an '88 Mazda RX-7 with both, and they were quite valuable! The ...

Engineers design modern engines to run in a narrow temperature window where power, efficiency, and emissions all line up. The thermostat sits at the center of that control, opening and closing a ...

Engine overheating can usually be avoided through regular maintenance and monitoring of the vehicle. Keeping the cooling system in good condition and taking precautions during hot weather can reduce ...