Video: How to Avoid Coolant Contamination
Contaminated coolant is a leading cause of premature water pump failure and poor cooling efficiency. Contaminated coolant can contain particles/debris (including chunks of excess gasket material) that will clog coolant passages and wear the water pump impeller. It can also accelerate a process called “electrolytic metal erosion,” which happens any time you’ve got dissimilar metals
Video: Warm Weather Driving Tips to Avoid an Overheating Engine
Warmer ambient air temperatures put additional strain on your vehicle’s cooling system. If you’re doing a lot of driving in a hot climate, there are some easy inspections that you can perform to ensure your car or truck can handle the heat. The cooling system specialists at Davies Craig are pioneers in electric fan and
Winter Driving Checklist: How to Get Your Ride Ready for Winter Driving
For many of us in high altitude and northern regions, we’ve got to brave the elements and clock-in on time regardless of how heavy the snow is falling. But with a little preparation, you’ll be armed for snow and ice-covered roadways. Your first step? Check to make sure your vehicle is in tip-top condition. A
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Facts and Myths About Coolants and Coolant Additives
Now that the temperature is heating up and my engine seems to be running hotter, I’m reading all kinds of stuff on the internet about different coolants. I’ve also seen claims about additives you can just pour in and the engine will run cooler. Do any of these work? D.P. Jeff Smith: Over the years,
8 Essential Cooling System Checks and How to Perform Them
To prevent your street machine, muscle car, or even your daily driver from overheating, it’s important to keep your cooling system running properly. We’ve compiled eight essential cooling system checks to help your ride survive the summer. Check the Coolant Level It goes without saying—you need the right amount of coolant in your cooling system
How to Maintain Your Dirt Bike’s Cooling System
For optimum engine performance and longevity, it’s imperative that you maintain the health of your dirt bike’s cooling system. Mostly, that means maintaining your radiator and constantly checking your fluid levels. Build in the time it takes to do proper maintenance checks before you go riding. Check the Exterior Radiators on a dirt bike are




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