The job of a heavy duty radiator is simple: to prevent overheating in your diesel engine. There are many components that help it do this, from the radiator core to the engine coolant. Some radiator issues are inevitable with operation and can be easily identified and fixed with a maintenance plan. Others require repair work […]
The first official day of summer is approaching fast and high temperatures can put more stress on diesel engines and their cooling systems. Especially if you are in an area that regularly hits triple digits, there are some important steps you should take to make sure your diesel engine equipment is prepared for the summer […]
We all know that overheating is a big potential problem for diesel engines. But did you know that overcooling can be just as serious of a problem? Diesel engine care isn’t only about keeping cool, but regulating temperature precisely so that it stays warm enough to run efficiently. This is especially important for heavy equipment […]
Now that the fall season has officially begun, it’s a good time to think about what you can do to help prepare your diesel engine cooling system for cold weather. Coming out of a scorching summer may feel like relief, but dropping temperatures can lead to a host of new problems for hardworking diesel engine […]
There is a lot to consider when maintaining a diesel engine cooling system. Even if every precaution is taken, some harmful substances are bound to accumulate over time. Like normal wear-and-tear on the engine, cooling systems experience the natural buildup of scale and deposits as a byproduct of the coolant needed for the system to […]
The purpose of a diesel engine cooling system is pretty obvious: to keep the engine cool and prevent overheating. However, there is more to the system than simply keeping engine temperatures as low as possible all the time. In fact, there are some times when the amount of coolant liquid flowing through to the radiator […]
The cylinder is one of the fundamental parts of an engine block. It’s the space through which the piston travels while the engine is running. So, to put it simply, if you don’t have healthy cylinders, you don’t have a healthy engine. Some engine cylinders have a metallic liner that forms an inner wall and […]