The cooling system in your heavy-duty diesel equipment is as important as any other component. An overheated engine not only makes your equipment unusable, it can cause permanent damage and is a safety hazard for operators. One part of the cooling system that is often underappreciated or misunderstood is the coolant.
Engine coolant is a liquid mixture that helps carry heat away from the engine. It also helps prevent the engine from freezing during the cold winter months. This is because most coolant is a combination of antifreeze and water. The water transfers heat and the antifreeze both lowers the freezing point of the liquid and increases the boiling point of water. Antifreeze and coolant are sometimes considered synonymous, but coolant is technically a mixture of multiple components, one of which is antifreeze. It may also contain other additives which serve to prevent erosion and other issues.
[…] coolant in your heavy equipment is a crucial part of the cooling system. It is a liquid mixture that carries heat away from the engine, but it also helps prevent the engine from freezing during […]
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