Keep the summer sun from overheating your engines
Say your driver is out on the road and notices something wrong—liquid is leaking from the engine area. The driver suspects a coolant leak, but how can he or she know for sure? It’s an important question. Coolant leaks are serious business. “Coolant leaks can be very damaging, as they reduce the coolant level, lower
Avoid downtime from coolant leaks
Fleets may pay greater attention to truck cooling systems when preparing for seasonal changes where extreme low or high temperatures test the capabilities of the system. This extra attention to the cooling system does help keep the truck on the road. However, the best way to avoid downtime is to keep the cooling system in
Catching diesel engine coolant issues before they become service problems
Any size coolant leak is cause for maintenance concern. As Jake Schell, associate product manager for Mitchell 1’s Commercial Vehicle Group, put it: “Once a coolant leak starts, rarely does it get better.” Catching coolant concerns before they become a costly headache is imperative to keep your trucks rolling productivity. Once the truck is in
Using the proper coolant is essential to protect engines
The solution is training. Anyone who may add coolant to a radiator needs to understand the type of coolant required by the vehicle and the danger of topping off with the wrong coolant.
Webasto releases Thermo Top Evo coolant heater
Webasto North America has introduced its new Thermo Top Evo coolant heater. The Thermo Top Evo is the latest in a line of engine-off heating technologies from Webasto and operates directly from diesel fuel drawn from the vehicle’s primary fuel tank.
More facts you need to know about today’s coolants
The chemistry of today’s coolants is fairly complex, and it’s capable of more than you might think.
Think there’s nothing new to know about trucking coolants? Think again
It’s easy to get caught up in the latest head-spinning equipment advances and overlook the fact that the truck is a complex system. When one component evolves, its operation changes; those changes impact tried-and-true components like coolant mixtures more than you might think.
Old World Industries announces strategic partnership with BASF
Old World Industries (OWI) is now the sole distributor and strategic partner of BASF Glysantin automotive coolant/antifreeze products in the North American market.
Peak launches new high-performance extended life antifreeze + coolant
The introduction of the new Peak marks Old World Industries’ first major launch in the extended life antifreeze/coolant segment.
How to address excessive idling during peak summer months
On top of the expanded fuel costs and environmental harm caused, engine idling also increases wear and tear on engine components and can lead to costly aftertreatment expenses.
Webasto introduces coolant heating solutions
Webasto, a manufacturer of vehicle and equipment heating solutions, introduced its new Thermo Pro 90 and Thermo Pro 50 heating systems. The Thermo Pro 90 engine-off coolant heater offers new features specially designed for use in specialty commercial vehicles and off-highway equipment. It offers automatic high altitude adjustment up to 11,000 ft., improved fan motor