Elizabeth Nelson, coolant program manager at Polaris Laboratories, a fluid-analysis company in Indianapolis, Ind., tells a story that would strike fear into the heart of any fleet manager. A class-8 ...

Through periodic sampling, JG Lubricant Services is able to determine coolant and oil condition and the condition of the host equipment, which includes the refrigeration unit, engine, transmission, ...

As The Turtle Expedition made final preparations for our Trans-Siberian Expedition, we knew we would be driving and camping in temperatures below -85 degrees Fahrenheit. That's 117 degrees below ...

The three technicians shown here at Polaris Laboratories are running an ICP (inductivity-coupled plasma), which detects wear, contaminants, and metals. A Polaris Laboratories technician runs a ...

As engines get very hot, coolant helps distribute heat to help prevent overheating and engine damage. It also adds antifreeze protection and acts as a lubricant for some of the engine’s components. If ...

Spectro Scientific’s CoolCheck 2 Coolant Analyzer provides analytical results on nine key parameters in easy-to-understand reports for use by mechanics. Cooling systems play a vital role in preserving ...

New advanced engines and cooling systems are changing cooling system maintenance requirements. Service technicians and fleet managers should review their preventative maintenance (PM) strategy and ...

Taking care of your engine is always a top priority. If not done correctly, it could lead to worse overall performance, make your car undrivable, and lead to a costly trip to the auto shop. While ...

Internal combustion engines require many types of fluids to operate smoothly. One of the most essential is coolant. Coolant is that green, yellow, pink, or purple fluid that goes inside the radiator ...

Failure to properly maintain your cooling system is a leading cause of catastrophic diesel engine problems, accounting for approximately 40% of engine failures. The damage being done is difficult to ...

When it comes to car trouble, few issues can produce blind panic in a driver faster than an engine overheating. Likewise, there are few car problems that can result to more expensive repairs, with ...