Spring is here and that means it’s time to get your equipment prepared for the season.
But one fluid that’s often overlooked – to the potential detriment of your machinery – is the coolant.
On this episode of The Dirt, we hear from Shelly Eckert, business consultant with Chevron Lubricants, who explains the ins and outs of coolant maintenance, how to do it and why it’s so important.
She notes that 40% of engine failures are due to coolant issues. Yet often the attitude of operators is “top it up and go.”
Cooling systems and coolants have changed a lot since the ’90s. Today’s diesel engines have exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) systems to reduce the amount of nitrous oxide emitted and meet emissions standards. If your coolant becomes contaminated, it can change in viscosity and crack the EGR system.
So, the coolant’s condition needs to be checked regularly. And now that spring is here, the time is right for giving attention to it – along with all your equipment’s fluids.
To find out more on what you need to do to get your equipment ready for spring, check out the latest edition of The Dirt.
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In This Episode:
00:00 - Springtime Coolant Best Practices
00:28 - Why Should You Be Worried About Coolant?
01:50 - How Do You Know if There’s an Issue With Your Coolant?
02:59 - How to Test Your Coolant
04:23 - Can You Use Water as a Coolant?
05:04 - How Often Should You Test Coolant?
10:05 - How to Correct the PH of Your Coolant
11:54 - How Do I Learn More About Coolant Best Practices?
12:44 - How to Know What Coolant Your Machine Needs
15:14 - How Often Should You Do a Coolant Flush?
16:31 - More Resources & Final Thoughts