European Engine Coolant Specifications
With internal combustion engine technology changing, it might take three different coolants to service one European vehicle.
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Common VW Oil & Coolant Leak Solutions
As Volkswagens reach the end of their warranty, they will begin to come to your shop with oil and coolant leaks.
BMW Electric Water Pump Replacement
Let’s talk about water pumps of the electric variety.
Why Engine Coolant Replacement May Be Necessary, Not Optional
Look at the condition of the additive package and the freezing point to justify coolant replacement.
Import Coolant Confusion
All-season coolant used inorganic acid technology and worked great for almost 30 years.
Summer Time Top-Off Troubles
The next time you get a vehicle in for minor maintenance or the driver wants an inspection because they are taking a summer trip, take a look to see if they are topping off the engine oil or coolant. You might see dribbles of oil around the oil fill or coolant pooling at the top
Subaru Head Gasket Headaches
Properly replacing Subaru EJ25 head gaskets takes patience and quality parts.
JohnDow Combines 17-Gallon Poly Low-Profile Oil Drain With New Foot Pump
JohnDow Industries recently introduced its new combination low-profile oil drain to include the recently developed General Fluid Transfer Foot Pump to the existing 17-gallon Poly Low-Profile Oil Drain.
Modern Cooling System Design: It’s Not About Temperature; It’s About Powertrain
Reading engineering papers tends to be a boring exercise, but they do give a technician like myself a new perspective on how a common automotive cooling system could actually be improved. Of course, our immediate thought is how the cooling system can keep the engine cooler. Not so, according to one paper.
