Many things have changed in the Pontiac world over the years. Components that were considered essential have been replaced with new technologies. The carburetor succumbed to the fuel injector; breaker ...

The radiator was invented and patented by Karl Benz in 1885. The first honeycomb radiator was designed by Wilhelm Maybach and fitted to the 1901 Mercedes 35 HP model. Ethylene glycol was first ...

Maintaining engine cooling system components is critical not only to avoid breakdowns, but also to ensure the truck is operating effectively throughout its lifecycle. Experts weigh in on what to check ...

Engines rarely fail out of nowhere. They usually send warning signals long before disaster strikes, but many drivers miss ...

Your vehicle's engine cooling system is one of its most critical components. Its primary responsibility is to cycle coolant — which is a 50/50 mixture of water and antifreeze — through your engine to ...

Along with power, internal combustion engines make heat. They actually create so much heat that if it isn’t adequately channeled away, it can potentially damage an engine beyond repair. To solve the ...

The antifreeze/cooling system for a heavy duty engine must be maintained for the entire system to operate at optimum efficiency. Each component within the system relies on the other components for ...

Before your next road trip, take a few minutes to follow mechanics’ advice on checking your car to prevent your engine from ...

When you cut to the basic principles of heavy-duty trucks it comes down to return on investment: maximum mpg, meeting emissions requirements and the truck running at optimum conditions and ...

The old saying goes: Be careful what you wish for. For many fleet managers who wished for one of the harshest winters on record to be over, the onset of summer heat brings with it some relief but also ...