A technician with Polaris Labs pulls a sample of extended life coolant for testing. ELC should be monitored as closely as conventional coolants since some mechanical malfunctions in equipment can ...

Heavy-duty diesels can be switched from standard coolant to organic-based extended life coolant without completely draining and refilling the cooling system using a new kit from Shell Lubricants. The ...

Engine failure due to cylinder liner cavitation corrosion is disturbingly common in the industry, yet it typically can be prevented through proper cooling system maintenance. Ad Loading... That's ...

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 ...

Conventional green coolant lasts two to three years or 30,000 to 50,000 miles. Extended-life orange and red coolants last five years or 100,000 to 150,000 miles under normal operating conditions. The ...

Shell Rotella recently introduced its new ELC HD coolant, a high-performance extended life coolant designed to meet the rigorous demands of heavy-duty diesel, gasoline, natural gas and LNG engines.

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 ...

Spread the love“`html Maintaining your vehicle goes beyond just changing the oil and rotating the tires; one critical aspect is ensuring your coolant system is functioning correctly. Knowing how to ...

The coolant inside your car's radiator can remain fresh and usable longer than the engine oil. On average, oil changes every are necessary every 5,000 miles or six months to avoid premature engine ...