Prestone Command highlights antifreeze, coolant products
Prestone Products Corp. will showcase 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 in Nashville, Tenn., from Feb. 16-19. Colin Dilley, Ph.D, vice president of technology for Prestone Products Corp., and Peter Woyciesjes, Ph.D, Worldwide RD&E manager, coolants,
Tracer Products kit helps detect refrigerant, fluid leaks
Tracer Products’ heavy-duty kit easily pinpoints all refrigerant and fluid leaks, according to the company. According to the company, the Opti-Pro Plus/EZ-Ject Heavy-Duty Kit features the Opti-Pro Plus, a cordless, ultra-compact, true UV (violet light) leak detection flashlight with on-board recharging. Tracer noted that with power comparable to high-intensity 125 watt lamps, the high-output UV
Oil category PC-11 and the impact on filtration
The oil category, PC-11, driven by demand to meet federal greenhouse gas emissions regulations, will go in effect in 2017. The category has been in development for several years and oil filtration manufacturers continue to keep an eye on the situation. “With this new category, we expect to see some changes in the oil and
Prestone Command highlights latest heavy-duty products
Prestone Products Corp. will feature its new Prestone Command products at the upcoming 2015 Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week in Las Vegas, Jan. 26-29. Colin Dilley, Ph.D vice president of technology for Prestone Products Corp., and Peter Woyciesjes, Ph.D worldwide RD&E manager, coolants, will be on hand during the event to answer questions at the Prestone
Prestone Command adds heavy-duty additives, extenders
Prestone Products Corp. added to its family of heavy-duty cooling system solutions with its new Supplemental Coolant Additives (SCA) and Extender Liquid Coolant Additive Corrosion Inhibitors. Optimized maintenance is critical to protect any heavy-duty engine and vulnerable cooling system metals from corrosion and the accumulation of harmful deposits. Prestone Command chemical conditioning replenishes corrosion inhibitors and
Cool down: A primer of coolant and additives
Today’s modern heavy-duty engines are being designed with a greater amount of aluminum components, including radiators, heater cores, oil coolers, charge air coolers, water distribution housings, piping and control valves. “Due to the higher aluminum content engines, one phenomenon that is being observed in the industry is that nitrite containing coolants may react with aluminum
Coolant compatibility: Know thy coolants
When it comes to a fleet’s extended life coolant concerns, look no further than the three C’s: Capabilities; Compatibility; and Contamination. The biggest concern for the fleets running organic acid coolants (OAT) and nitrited organic acid technology (NOAT) extended life coolant [ELC] is knowing which fluid should be in their system. Extended life coolants are
Clearing the (engine) air: Getting the most of your engine air filters
Proper engine air filtration helps engines perform at their best. When it comes to air filter servicing frequency, Steve Carter, air applications engineering manager for Donaldson notes, “Change your filter when your restriction measurement device tells you to do so. An air filter should be serviced when the restriction indicator shows that the maximum allowable
Think air-quality for performance
Like an athlete tasked with performing an amazing feat, engine performance is just as dependent on air-quality to deliver top performance and power. Today’s engines utilize high-tech filters to cleanse fuel, oil and intake air from dust, water and other impurities that can severely decrease engine performance over time. One of the easiest ways to
Penray introduces synthetic media heavy-duty coolant filters
The Penray Cos. Inc. introduced a new line of heavy-duty coolant filters featuring synthetic media with triple-layer engineering. In addition to the synthetic media, many of these new filters incorporate Penray’s Need-Release technology, which introduces coolant additives and fortifiers on an as-needed basis, stabilizing the coolant for optimum effectiveness. Penray also offers synthetic media filters for
Truck filter value: Immediate & long-term
Most of us have heard and even used the old adage, “Good things come in small packages.” It is never more true than when it explains the value filters bring to your operation’s trucks and tractors in terms of fuel economy, uptime and controlling maintenance costs. “The return on investment is clearly present for fleets
Detroit Radiator Corp. to exhibit at Great American Trucking Show
Detroit Radiator Corp. will be partaking in the Great American Trucking Show (GATS) for 2014. GATS will be held at the Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center in Dallas from August 21-23, 2014. Detroit Radiator Corp.’s exhibit (#18080) will highlight its 18-wheeler truck and trailer, “DR·COOL”. The company exhibit will also showcase aftermarket cooling product solutions, brochures,
