Engine coolant is a critical fluid that is essential for the optimal performance of engines in motor vehicles. Several studies have reported that, behind lubrication failure, a major cause of engine ...

Many drivers wonder if red coolant is better than green, especially with so many options on the market. Red coolant generally ...

”In an ideal world, in which no one ever touched the coolant and the vehicle never leaked, a high-quality extended-life coolant would be virtually maintenance-free. But this is not an ideal ...

Coolants are the least understood fluid in a heavy duty truck engine today. But a little attention to them can avert serious problems for your fleet. Photos: Prestone If you’re a maintenance manager ...

The best advice for maintaining heavy-duty-diesel cooling systems has not changed: 1) follow the engine/vehicle manufacturer’s antifreeze recommendation; 2) use deionized water to dilute antifreeze in ...

Coolant is generally the most neglected fluid on a truck, and it leads to significant woes downstream. In fact, Lawrence Wong, product technical specialist for Chevron Lubricants, said about 40% of ...

Cavitation erosion or liner pitting is caused by air in the cooling system, and is aggravated by liner vibration. Bubbles implode violently, removing a little metal as they do so. Although it’s often ...

New advanced engines and cooling systems are changing cooling system maintenance requirements. Service technicians and fleet managers should review their preventative maintenance (PM) strategy and ...

Let's face it, most engine additives don't really improve performances. If you want to try one that does, here's what you ...

Peak Commercial & Industrial, an Old World Industries company, is unvailing new test strips for its Final Charge heavy-duty extended-life coolant/antifreeze. Peak Commercial & Industrial, an Old World ...