Prestone Command offers new heavy-duty antifreeze/coolants line
Prestone Products Corp. is offering a line of new Prestone Command products including SCAs, extenders, test kits and strips. On the company’s list of product line additions are the following: Extended Life provides 600,000-mile/12,000-hour CAT EC-1 protection for any diesel-powered heavy-duty engine. The patented formula, according to the company, protects aluminum and all other engine
Alliance Truck Parts launches new coolant/antifreeze line
Alliance Truck Parts has added Nitrite-free Organic Additive Technology (OAT) and Nitrited Organic Additive Technology (NOAT) extended life coolant/antifreeze to its product line. Formulated for severe-duty applications, the new coolants are designed to reduce costs, according to the company, by improving heat transfer and water pump seal life and by providing long-term wet sleeve liner cavitation and corrosion protection for all cooling system components.
Special report: coolant systems
What fleets need to know about properly maintaining cooling systems to protect today’s engines.
Prestone unveils new heavy-duty coolants
Prestone said its new Prestone Command Heavy-Duty Extended Life Antifreeze/Coolant provides CAT EC-1 protection for any diesel-powered heavy-duty engine with resistance to temperature extremes, rust, corrosion, scale and water-pump failure.
Coolant options
Today’s coolants meet the increased demands of modern engines
Don’t judge a coolant by its color
Proper understanding of coolant types and adherence to vehicle manufacturers’ requirements are essential to ensuring that antifreeze effectively maintains engine temperature and helps protect the cooling system from rust and corrosion.
Newer truck engines place a greater demand on coolants
Cooling systems provide vital protection for modern engines, but SCR and EGR systems needed to meet stricter emissions standards have put new stresses on cooling systems.
Coolant filtration system for Ford Powerstroke 6.0L diesel
Performance Machine and Manufacturing said it offers a coolant filtration system for 6.0 L Ford Powerstroke that protects oil coolers and EGR systems and is easy to install. The product has a filter base that is machined from T-6061 aluminum and includes high-quality silicone hoses and fittings.
Evans waterless HD coolant fares well in independent testing
Recent testing with Emisstar LLC showed a reduction of 3.6% in CO2 emissions and a 4% fuel economy improvement. In addition, the test showed no measurable increase in oil and transmission fluid temperature or engine coolant loss.
K-Line Coolant Management Tool saves time, reduces waste
The Coolant Management Tool drains, pressure tests and refills coolant systems simply and cleanly, saving time, reducing or eliminating air pockets, and contributing to environmentally green shop initiatives. It also prevents the unwanted mixing of coolant types. The tool includes a 20-gal. tank and cart assembly on wheels, a coolant reservoir cap adapter, a vacuum module and a pressure module.