Keeping the coolant contaminant-free is critical to maintaining proper diesel engine temperature. What the Coolant Filter Does… Coolant filters are used on most types of diesel engines. These filters ...

If you're new to being a diesel-vehicle owner, there's some important tips you need to know, including what type of coolant ...

Do the liquid and solid additives last the same amount of time? Depending on the total capacity of the cooling system, when the proper amount of supplemental coolant additives (SCA) is added, yes.

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 ...

Diesel engines are known for their reliability, but that's only if proper routine maintenance is provided to the drivetrain to keep it running clean.

Total dissolved solids (TDS) is a measure of additive concentration and contaminants in coolant. TDS in excess of 3 percent may promote water-pump and radiator failures. What would you guess is the ...

When an internal combustion engine burns fuel, heat is created at temperatures as high as 4000°F (2200°C). This heat must be removed by some form of cooling. The two most common ways to dissipate heat ...