The P0118 code means that the engine control module (ECM) has detected a voltage signal that’s too high from the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor (below). In practical terms, the ECM believes ...

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 ...

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 ...

Making big power with today's high-performance parts is relatively easy. Just go online, choose the parts that match your performance target, andwait for the goodies to arrive. But after those extra ...

Many Pontiac owners just accept the fact that a high-horsepower engine is going to run hot on the street. Doug Tornello was one of them. His beautiful '67 GTO certainly fits the assumption. Sporting a ...

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 ...

One of the oldest Mustang gripes we can think of is engine overheating. We can write this problem off as one of the penalties of old car ownership, but classic Mustangs were cursed with overheating ...

Engine overheating can usually be avoided through regular maintenance and monitoring of the vehicle. Keeping the cooling ...

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 to ...