Conducting Non-Intrusive Cooling System Inspections
All too often, we wonder where to begin when we get a cooling system overheating complaint in our service bay. Next, check the color and opacity of the coolant. If, for example, the color of the OE coolant is red and the reservoir is filled with green coolant, the coolant might not meet OE specifications.
Priming the Preventive Maintenance – Water Pump Replacement
ss cavitation or turbulence. It’s important to never underestimate the degree that pump impeller and housing design contributes to water pump efficiency. To illustrate, cavitation occurs when a “bubble” begins to form at the back of the pump impeller as the impeller circulates through the coolant. Cavitation not only undermines overall pumping efficiency, but can
Proper Tools Required for Successful Leak Detection
Leaks of one kind or another can always be a challenge to find if the leak isn’t obvious. Having the right tools to help you find leaks can save time, effort and reduce the risk of comebacks. Here are some common types of leaks and what kind of equipment you can use to find them.
Fix Customers’ Cooling System Troubles as Weather Heats Up
t’s in great working condition, hot weather poses no challenge. It’s the cooling systems that are marginal or in need of maintenance or repair that will run into trouble when the dog days of summer arrive.Probably the most troublesome component in any cooling system is the thermostat. The thermostat’s job is to speed engine warm-up
New Head Gasket & Cooling Sealant From Bar’s
New Bar’s Leaks Carbon Fiber Block Seal Head Gasket & Cooling Sealant (p/n HG1) is an antifreeze-compatible cooling system repair that fixes cooling system leaks, including blown head gaskets, its maker said. The product permanently seals any coolant leaks in plastic, cast iron, copper and aluminum radiators, heater cores, freeze plugs, gaskets and intake manifolds.
New Multi-Purpose Borescopes From Tracer
Tracer Products’ new Cobra and Cobra-Plus multi-purpose borescopes feature a built-in UV LED and white light LED that enable technicians to inspect and leak check hard-to-see components, such as pistons, intake valves, A/C evaporators, fuel systems, radiators and EVAP systems without expensive disassembly, according to the company. The TP-9350 Cobra has a 10mm, 24-inch shaft,
Big Freeze Brought 3 Million Accidents: Conti
Nearly three million motorists have had a run-in with another vehicle during the U.K.’s recent winter weather, according to research by Continental Tires. One in 10 drivers are said to have crashed into cars in the last month during the snowy and icy weather, and 45% said they had two or more near misses over
Snowed Up Windscreens? No Problem for 30% of Drivers
One in three European motorists admit they will drive this winter without being able to see out of their windscreen properly, according to research by Continental AG. This will mean 6 million close calls on our roads this winter, as nearly two million drivers were close to crashing at least three times in the last
New Visteon Unit Owner Keeping Brand Name
Nashville-based Centrum Equities XV has finalized its purchase of the aftermarket hard parts business of Visteon Corp. Terms were not disclosed.
Brembo Gets Key GM Fitments With New Technology
Brembo unveiled new dual-cast brake rotors and announced two new OE fitments.