The purpose of the coolant (antifreeze or water) flowing through your diesel is to regulate the heat within the cylinder head and engine block that's created by the combustion process. In order to ...
Last week, GM Authority exclusively brought you the very first images of GM’s upcoming 3.0L I-6 LM2 turbo-diesel Duramax engine. We were having a ball with the vector until GM issued a takedown notice ...
When you cut to the basic principles of heavy-duty trucks it comes down to return on investment: maximum mpg, meeting emissions requirements and the truck running at optimum conditions and ...
For diesel engine users, temperature control is a bigger concern than ever as engine makers wrestle with meeting Tier 3 and 4 emissions requirements. While electric fans, clutches, or variable pitch ...
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 ...
We don't know the exact number, but there must be literally hundreds of thousands of 6.2L and 6.5L engines roaming the world. Loved by some and despised by others, these engines have the distinction ...
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 ...
Responsible car ownership means checking your fluid levels at least once or twice a month. If you are a first-time diesel engine owner, you may wonder if it's safe to use regular coolant in your ...
This type of cooling system is generally used in engines fitted on motorcycles, scooters, three wheeler etc. This system allows air to directly make contact with the surface of engine. Heat radiation ...
A vehicle’s engine-cooling system serves not just to keep the engine cool, but to also keep its temperature warm enough to ensure efficient, clean operation. System components include a radiator to ...