Many things have changed in the Pontiac world over the years. Components that were considered essential have been replaced with new technologies. The carburetor succumbed to the fuel injector; breaker ...

The radiator was invented and patented by Karl Benz in 1885. The first honeycomb radiator was designed by Wilhelm Maybach and fitted to the 1901 Mercedes 35 HP model. Ethylene glycol was first ...

The antifreeze/cooling system for a heavy duty engine must be maintained for the entire system to operate at optimum efficiency. Each component within the system relies on the other components for ...

Along with power, internal combustion engines make heat. They actually create so much heat that if it isn’t adequately channeled away, it can potentially damage an engine beyond repair. To solve the ...

Maintaining engine cooling system components is critical not only to avoid breakdowns, but also to ensure the truck is operating effectively throughout its lifecycle. Experts weigh in on what to check ...

Your vehicle's engine cooling system is one of its most critical components. Its primary responsibility is to cycle coolant — which is a 50/50 mixture of water and antifreeze — through your engine to ...

The saying goes something like this: “When you take care of something good, that something good takes care of you.” The same can be said for taking care of maintenance on a heavy duty engine. Whether ...

The old saying goes: Be careful what you wish for. For many fleet managers who wished for one of the harshest winters on record to be over, the onset of summer heat brings with it some relief but also ...

Engine coolant is essential for preventing overheating, yet many vehicle owners remain unsure how often they should inspect it as part of routine maintenance.

A MerCruiser overheat is rarely convenient. It usually shows up when the boat is already away from the dock, the engine is ...