Coolant Condition: More Than Just A Wallet Flush
Overheating is a rare occurrence, as coolant can last more than 100,000 miles. But over time, it can lose its ability to protect the engine against damage.
Modern Oil Changes And The Changing Functional Fluid & Filters Market
Gary Goms asks, “What ever happened to the $19.95 oil change?” The answer is that it disappeared along with the “dinosaur” oils of the day. Using the $19.95 oil change as an example, he explores how you can best meet the challenges of the modern fluids and filters market by looking at the costs involved.
PIG Spill Kit In Camo Duffel Bag Perfectly Sized For Incidental Spills
New Pig has introduced the portable PIG Spill Kit in Camo Duffel Bag. Packed with PIG products, this durable kit can be stored in small spaces and easy to grab and go when fast response to spills is needed. Perfectly sized for incidental spills of less than 10 gallons of oils, coolants, solvents and water,
AMSOIL Launches Expanded Antifreeze And Engine Coolant Product Line
AMSOIL announced its new Ethylene Glycol Antifreeze & Engine Coolant, now available in two formulations for passenger car/light truck and heavy-duty applications. AMSOIL Ethylene Glycol Antifreeze & Engine Coolants provide excellent protection against metallic corrosion and erosion pitting, even in extreme temperatures and operating conditions, according to AMSOIL. The company says both offer superior corrosion
Prestone To Display Its Command Complete Line of Antifreeze/Coolant Products At TMC
Prestone Products Corp., a leading manufacturer of antifreeze/coolant, cooling-system products and other performance chemicals for the North American vehicle market, will be showcasing its new complete solution of Prestone Command products at the American Trucking Association’s 2015 Technology & Maintenance Council’s (TMC) Annual Meeting & Transportation Technology Exhibition. The event takes place Feb. 16-19 at
Penray Introduces Synthetic Media Heavy-Duty Coolant Filters
Penray has introduced a new line of heavy-duty coolant filters featuring synthetic media with what it calls “triple-layer engineering.” The new Penray synthetic media coolant filters are designed to last up to 150,000 miles, 15 months or 3,000 operating hours, and are fully compatible with conventional coolants as well as new-generation Extended Life Coolants (ELCs).
Telltale Signs Of Cooling System Component Failure
Springtime brings with it the vacation season when many families will hitch a boat or camping trailer to their fully loaded family car, SUV or pickup truck and travel to some remote wilderness hideaway. Needless to say, both the parents and their vehicle’s cooling system will be stressed out long before the trip is over.
Intake Manifold Gaskets: A Service Rundown
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When Should Fluids Be Replaced?
Several factors are driving modern fluid maintenance services. First, a modern vehicle’s service life often extends to well over 200,000 miles and good fluid maintenance practices are, in part, responsible for that remarkable achievement. Second, car counts in many shops are declining because late-model vehicles require less scheduled maintenance and less frequent repairs. Consequently, many shops are looking at add-on services, such as fluid maintenance, to boost shop revenues.
Maintaining The Cooling System On The 6.0L/7.3L Powerstroke Engine
One of the most overlooked preventive maintenance items in a diesel engine is the coolant system. Maintaining the coolant system is just as important as an oil change – in fact, the coolant condition in a diesel engine may even be more important than in a gasoline engine.