Keeping An Eye On Cooling Systems
OEMs are carefully scrutinizing and squeezing every engine component for maximum efficiency.
Solving 2014 Toyota Tacoma Cooling System Sensor Codes
The test monitor reads all relevant serial data parameters passing through the ECM.
VIDEO: Code P0128 And Cooling System Leaks
The first diagnostic step is to find and fix the leak. This video is sponsored by Bar’s Leaks.
Intelligent Cooling Systems
A conventional thermostat and water pump are similar to a carburetor and mechanical fuel pump in one regard – they can only respond to change, not be proactive in their engine management.
Turbo Cooling: The Real Reason Turbochargers Are Back
25 years later, turbochargers have made a comeback – and it’s been quick.
VIDEO: Replace The Thermostat With Every Cooling System Job
Andrew Markel discusses the limited lifespan of thermostats, and how that makes it necessary to replace the thermostat as part of a cooling system task.
Diagnosing Intelligent Cooling Systems
You might be seeing a trend on late-model water pumps, such that an undersized mechanical pump being augmented by an electric pump with an electronic thermostat.
Modern Cooling System Design: It’s Not About Temperature; It’s About Powertrain
Reading engineering papers tends to be a boring exercise, but they do give technicians a new perspective on how a common automotive cooling system could actually be improved.
VIDEO: Coolant Scale Buildup On Cooling System Components
Andrew Markel explains how dried out coolant can break down and cause scale in certain components of the cooling system.
Cooling System Preventive Maintenance Service
Given the current range of extended maintenance intervals, it’s safe to say that your shop might see Grandma’s 2011 Volkswagen Jetta only when its oil life monitor indicates the need for an oil change.