Cavitation: Killer Of Water Pumps
The condition of the coolant has a direct relationship to cavitation in pumps.
Fluid Maintenance Still Vital To Hybrids And Shop Success
Like conventional vehicles, hybrids still use fluids and maintenance will continue to be required.
Understanding The Value Of Functional Fluids To Your Business
The volume of individual fluids required to keep today’s vehicles moving is staggering. Don’t let it overwhelm you.
VIDEO: Why The Color Of Your Coolant Matters
Today’s coolant is advanced chemistry. This video is sponsored by Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper.
Servicing Electronically Controlled Thermostats
When the heater circuit fails, most of the time it will create an open circuit.
Active Grille Shutter Service
Mounted ahead of the radiator, active grille shutters have motorized horizontal vanes that can rotate to block airflow.
VIDEO: K-Seal The Coolant Leak Repair Specialists
K-Seal has ALL your coolant leak repairs covered.
VIDEO: Diagnosing Overheating Issues
Andrew Markel talks engine overheating, and four strategic tips to make the diagnosis efficient and effective. Sponsored by Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper.
VIDEO: Internal Hose Degradation From Coolant
Andrew Markel discusses coolant hoses, and how electricity flowing through the coolant can lead to the inner hose liner breaking down and failing. Sponsored by Dayco.
VIDEO: Gasket And Fluid Compatibility
Andrew Markel discusses how gasket life can be maximized by using fluids that are compatible with it without early degradation. Sponsored by MAHLE.
VIDEO: Engine Efficiency Brings More Hoses
Andrew Markel discusses hoses and the necessity for several of them to route fluids to all parts of the vehicle due to the growing efficiency of engines. Sponsored by Dayco.
Modern Cooling System Design: It’s Not About Temperature; It’s About Powertrain
Reading engineering papers tends to be a boring exercise, but they do give a technician like myself a new perspective on how a common automotive cooling system could actually be improved. Of course, our immediate thought is how the cooling system can keep the engine cooler. Not so, according to one paper.
