Cavitation: Killer Of Water Pumps
The condition of the coolant has a direct relationship to cavitation in pumps.
VIDEO: Cavitation Breaks Down Your Water Pump
Andrew Markel explores how tiny cavitation bubbles can damage a water pump. He also offers up three methods to control cavitation to make sure the replacement pump lasts a long time. Sponsored by Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper.
Water Pump Cavitation: What Cavitation In Pumps Means
The tiny “bubbles” of cavitation kill water pumps. While you will never actually see the tiny bubbles of cavitation in pumps, you can see the damage of water pump cavitation that looks like metal eaten by termites. That is because these are not really bubbles you see when it comes to the cavitation in pumps – they are voids.
Tech Tip: Cavitation – A Cooling System’s Worst Nightmare
One of the main concerns created by cavitation is the erosion of the metal on the outside surface of cylinder liners.
Tech Tip: Cavitation – Your Cooling System’s Worst Nightmare
Cavitation is an issue that has plagued the diesel engine for years. One of the main concerns created by cavitation is the erosion of the metal on the outside surface of cylinder liners. Tiny air bubbles are formed during normal engine operation and implode at an extremely high temperature and pressure and eat into the wall of the cylinder.
Why Does Engine Coolant Need Replacement?
Two specifications can be used to justify replacement — the condition of the additive package & the freezing point.
Auxiliary Coolant Pumps
Don’t be fooled into thinking that these pumps will go away with the surge in hybrid and electric vehicle production.
Stubborn Oil Pressure Light (Video)
The light could be due to a problem you didn’t realize was there. This video is sponsored by FRAM.
VIDEO: Performing A Power Steering Flush
Here is the process for performing a simple but effective manual flush. This video is sponsored by CARDONE.
AMSOIL Introduces Powersports Antifreeze & Coolant
AMSOIL Powersports Antifreeze & Coolant features an ethylene-glycol formulation that meets OEM recommendations.
