Prestone

Gearheads love to talk about their engines, suspension systems, transmissions, tires, and even brakes. But there’s a far less sexy, but just as necessary component to all vehicles – and that’s its cooling system and coolant.

As Old Man Winter slowly relinquishes his icy grip, and spring permeates the air, summer lurks patiently around the bend, waiting to expose us to scorching heat indexes and excruciatingly slow stop-and-go traffic. Overheating issues are a real threat during warm weather months, and according to anti-freeze/coolant specialist Prestone, a staggering “40% of all engine failures are a result of a malfunctioning cooling system.”