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Coolant in Equipment: Appearances Can Be Deceiving

Construction Equipment

Emily Featherston, product application specialist for Polaris Laboratories says your coolant should be clear of precipitate and have the appearance of new fluid when first put into the system, and even thought it may look the same to the eye when… Cooling systems should be monitored during every PM.

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Chevron’s New Coolant Chemistry Balances Nitrite’s Pros/Cons

Construction Equipment

Patented chemistry in Chevron’s new Delo ELC Advanced Antifreeze/Coolant is designed for double duty. The new coolant formulation, says Chevron, is based on organic-acid technology (OAT), but capitalizes on an inorganic additive, nitrite, for positive wet-cylinder-liner (wet-sleeve) protection.

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Chevron’s New Coolant Chemistry Balances Nitrite’s Pros/Cons

Construction Equipment

Patented chemistry in Chevron’s new Delo ELC Advanced Antifreeze/Coolant is designed for double duty. The new coolant formulation, says Chevron, is based on organic-acid technology (OAT), but capitalizes on an inorganic additive, nitrite, for positive wet-cylinder-liner (wet-sleeve) protection.

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5 Tips for Managing Heavy Equipment Fluids

Construction Business Owner

Fluids—particularly diesel fuel, diesel exhaust fluid (DEF), engine and transmission oil, hydraulic fluid and coolant—are your machine’s lifeblood. These fluids require exceptional care, especially as equipment continues to be manufactured with sophisticated technologies.

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5 Reasons to Test Your Coolant

Construction Equipment

With more advanced engine metallurgy and design, and the demand for increased fuel efficiency and lower emissions, engine operating temperatures have increased more than 40 F in the last 50 years. This puts a greater emphasis on maintaining the thermal loads placed on modern cooling systems," says…

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7 Signs You Need Air Conditioner Repair Services

Construction Marketing

Freon is the coolant used in air conditioners, and when it leaks, it can overheat your AC. It could also be a sign that the coolant levels are low or there’s an issue with the compressor. . . There are a few different reasons why this might happen, but the most common cause is a Freon leak.

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Shell Lubricants Announces 3 New Commercial Fluids

Construction Equipment

With a growing number of commercial vehicles requiring nitrite-free engine-coolant formulations to better protect aluminum components, Shell Lubricants is introducing Shell Rotella ELC (extended-life coolant) Correction Fluid. Shell Rotella ELC Correction Fluid.