The human body doesn't like to overheat and engine's aren't much different. Temperature can determine just how much power an engine can make, how efficiently it will run, and whether or not it will ...
When you cut to the basic principles of heavy-duty trucks it comes down to return on investment: maximum mpg, meeting emissions requirements and the truck running at optimum conditions and ...
Let's face it, most engine additives don't really improve performances. If you want to try one that does, here's what you ...
Protective additives in engine coolant can become depleted over time and continuously topping off with water, undiluted coolant and coolants of different types can lead to degradation of the fluid’s ...
Elizabeth Nelson, coolant program manager at Polaris Laboratories, a fluid-analysis company in Indianapolis, Ind., tells a story that would strike fear into the heart of any fleet manager. A class-8 ...
New advanced engines and cooling systems are changing cooling system maintenance requirements. Service technicians and fleet managers should review their preventative maintenance (PM) strategy and ...
Over 40% of all diesel engine downtime is coolant-related, says Joe Long, director of sales-Power Fleet Div. at Penray Companies. “Today’s advanced en­gine technologies can be more susceptible to ...
While all vehicles require coolant to prevent engine overheating issues, not all coolant is the same. Here are the ...
Keeping the coolant contaminant-free is critical to maintaining proper diesel engine temperature. What the Coolant Filter Does… Coolant filters are used on most types of diesel engines. These filters ...