For those not in the know, engine coolant's primary function is to prevent your engine from overheating. If the coolant is too hot, your engine is far more vulnerable to a catastrophic failure.

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Newer engine coolant may be designed to provide freeze protection and water-pump lubrication for up to 10 years, but this doesn’t help guard your vehicle’s engine against contamination-related ...

A vehicle’s engine-cooling system serves not just to keep the engine cool, but to also keep its temperature warm enough to ensure efficient, clean operation. System components include a radiator ...