Engine coolant is a critical fluid that is essential for the optimal performance of engines in motor vehicles. Several studies have reported that, behind lubrication failure, a major cause of engine ...

”In an ideal world, in which no one ever touched the coolant and the vehicle never leaked, a high-quality extended-life coolant would be virtually maintenance-free. But this is not an ideal ...

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 ...

Coolant is generally the most neglected fluid on a truck, and it leads to significant woes downstream. In fact, Lawrence Wong, product technical specialist for Chevron Lubricants, said about 40% of ...

Cavitation erosion or liner pitting is caused by air in the cooling system, and is aggravated by liner vibration. Bubbles implode violently, removing a little metal as they do so. Although it’s often ...