How to Remove Tar From Car Paint Without Scratches

To remove tar from car paint, wash and dry the panel, cool it in the shade, apply a clear-coat-safe automotive tar remover, let it dwell according to the label, and wipe with a clean microfiber towel. Repeat softening rather than scrubbing, then wash the panel and replace the wax or sealant that the solvent removed. […]
How Much Coolant Loss Is Normal?

Under standard operating conditions, a healthy engine cooling system should experience zero noticeable coolant loss, losing fewer than 0.5 to 1 fluid ounce (15 to 30 mL) per year. Because engine cooling systems are fully sealed, any visible drop on the expansion tank reservoir dipstick over a few months signals a micro-leak, pressure cap breakdown, […]