" If you believe antifreeze lasts forever, I've got a wrecked Jeep engine in our scrap pile that would like to have a word with you."

Spring is here, and that means it's time to talk about the vehicle maintenance. most drivers ignore - until it's too late.

In this episode of. the Motormouth podcast, I break down the. truth about modern cooling systems and so -called "lifetime" antifreeze. Despite what the marketing departments say, coolant does not last forever, and ignoring your cooling system can and will lead to catastrophic engine damage.

I walk through:

1) Why coolant break s down over time

2) The damage old coolant does inside your engine

3) Why thermostats should be replaced during cooling system service

4) The simple maintenance schedule that prevents expensive repairs

I also share the real- ...