Boiling Point – Why is your Car Overheating?
Suzanne Keane gives a few reasons why your car may be overheating! 1. Coolant – Check your coolant level! This is designed to cool your engine so if it’s not topped up it won’t be doing its job properly. Be wary of topping up with water as this will dilute the effectiveness of your coolant and may freeze in cold weather. It’s also important to use the correct type of coolant – mixing them can cause...
What’s a Head Gasket anyway?
We’ve all heard of them but what exactly is a head gasket? It’s probably one of the most common “serious” engine issue that drivers encounter but not many seem to know much about what a head gasket does or what it means when it gives up. The head gasket sits between the top (cylinder head) and bottom (cylinder block) of your engine – as these are made from different types of metal they expand and contract...
