How hot does your engine run? Is it on the cool side? The hot side? Where should it be? How big of a radiator should you run? Antifreeze or water? Tap or distilled? Do you need a pressurized cooling ...

Checking your coolant level is not safe to do unless the engine is cold. Most vehicles’ cooling systems operate under pressure and run at temperatures above the boiling point of water.

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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 ...