A New Look at Cooling System Technology
While changes in modern cooling system technology might not be apparent in day-to-day servicing, the fact is that auto manufacturers are continuing to increase fuel economy and power output by changing how the cooling system operates.
DENSO Develops Passenger-Specific Heating and Cooling System
DENSO Corp. says it has developed the world’s first automotive air conditioning (A/C) system capable of heating/cooling the driver’s area only. The new system can separately control the climate in three different cabin zones, the driver, front passenger and rear seat areas, which can help improve overall fuel economy when the A/C is on.
Tool Tip: Fixing a Cooling System that is Pressurizing, with Coolant Being Blown Out of the Expansion Tank
Solv-Tec offers tip on fixing this cooling system leak.
Johnson Electric Launches Battery Cooling Fan Module for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles
Johnson Electric has introduced a new cooling fan product line for hybrid and electric vehicles. The cooling fan module (CFM EV) is designed to have extremely long life to continuously manage the battery temperature during the operating and recharge cycles of plug-in hybrids and electric vehicles, according to the company.
Tech Tip: Cavitation – A Cooling System’s Worst Nightmare
One of the main concerns created by cavitation is the erosion of the metal on the outside surface of cylinder liners.
Tech Tip: Cavitation – Your Cooling System’s Worst Nightmare
Cavitation is an issue that has plagued the diesel engine for years. One of the main concerns created by cavitation is the erosion of the metal on the outside surface of cylinder liners. Tiny air bubbles are formed during normal engine operation and implode at an extremely high temperature and pressure and eat into the wall of the cylinder.
Stanadyne DS Injection Pump in Relation to Aftermarket Relocation and Cooling Devices
Jasper Engines & Transmissions is aware of several aftermarket relocation and heat exchanging devices that are being marketed with claims that they decrease the operating temperature of the Stanadyne DS Pump Mounted Driver (PMD) improving its reliability.
Northern Factory Sales Introduces New Truck and Bus Cooling System Catalog
Northern Factory Sales, Inc. has introduced a new Truck and Bus Cooling System Products Catalog. This 312-page catalog features replacement radiators, charge air coolers, condensers and blower motors. Northern is also introducing Round Tube and Fin Oil Coolers in this book.
Diagnostic Solutions: Conducting Non-Intrusive Cooling System Inspections
Perhaps the best way to begin when we get a cooling system overheating complaint in our service bay is by using a series of quick, non-intrusive cooling system tests that establish the basics without removing major parts.
Tech Tip: No or Insufficient Cooling Output in Mercedes-Benz C-Class
If an owner of a 2004 C 240 Sedan complains of no or insufficient cooling output, it could be caused by the refrigerant line, whose inner coating has come loose in the flexible section of the hose, causing constriction.