How Coolants Help Prevent Engine Overheating
An engine doesn’t have to be pushed to its limit before heat becomes a problem. A truck sitting in traffic on a hot day, a loader working through a long cycle, or a fleet vehicle climbing a steep grade can all generate substantial heat. The cooling system has to deal with it while the engine […]
Understanding the Difference Between Conventional and Extended Life Coolants
Coolant is one of those vehicle fluids that tends to get overlooked until something goes wrong. Most drivers know it keeps the engine from getting too hot, but there’s more to the story than that. The coolant circulating through the system also helps protect metal components from corrosion and keeps the cooling system working properly […]
How Engine Coolants Protect Against Corrosion
Most people think about coolant when the weather gets cold or when an engine starts running hotter than it should. Corrosion is less obvious. It develops inside the cooling system, often where the driver can’t see it, and can gradually affect metal components that have to withstand heat and constant contact with coolant. A cooling […]
Signs Your Equipment May Need a Coolant Inspection
Equipment doesn’t always make it obvious when something is wrong with the cooling system. An engine may continue running while coolant levels slowly drop, hoses begin to deteriorate, or corrosion starts building inside the system. By the time the temperature gauge climbs or the machine shuts down, a small maintenance issue may have already turned […]
Understanding the Difference Between Conventional and Extended Life Coolants
Coolant is one of those vehicle fluids that tends to get overlooked until something goes wrong. Most drivers know it keeps the engine from getting too hot, but there’s more to the story than that. The coolant circulating through the system also helps protect metal components from corrosion and keeps the cooling system working properly […]