Central Tools Combination Refractometer Designed for Coolant, Battery, DEF
Central Tools’ new Combination Refractometer combines what is traditionally two products into one.
Clore Automotive Introduces The VIPER 5026 Automotive Refractometer
Clore Automotive presents the 5026 Automotive Refractometer from VIPER. The 5026 features a variety of enhancements to make antifreeze/coolant assessment faster and easier, including an adjustable viewfinder with separate scales per fluid, easy-to-read graphics and a high contrast lens for clear, accurate viewing.
New OTC DEF Refractometer Ensures Proper Operation of the SCR System; Helps Meet Lowered NOx Standards for Diesel Engines
New EPA regulations require all diesel engines manufactured on or after January 1, 2010 to meet lowered nitrogen oxides (NOx) standards. In order to meet these requirements most diesel engine manufacturers have chosen to utilize Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) technology. SCR-equipped engines require a solution known as Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF), a urea solution, to enable this process.
Refractometer from Four Seasons Guards Against Component Failure
The new Four Seasons’ refractometer (P/N 69058) checks the pH levels of engine coolant and battery fluid to guard against component failure due to electrolysis. Electrolysis is a major source of heater core and ….
Four Seasons’ Refractometer Guards Against Component Failure
The new Four Seasons’ refractometer checks the pH levels of engine coolant and battery fluid to guard against component failure due to electrolysis. Electrolysis is a major source of heater core and radiator failures.
Tooling For Cooling
Successful diagnosis and repair of any vehicle system always requires a combination of experience, knowledge and the proper tools. Vehicle cooling systems are no exception and equipping yourself with the right tools will result in quick and accurate diagnosis, efficient repair and the bottom line — profit.
Maintaining The Cooling System On The 6.0L/7.3L Powerstroke Engine
One of the most overlooked preventive maintenance items in a diesel engine is the coolant system. Maintaining the coolant system is just as important as an oil change – in fact, the coolant condition in a diesel engine may even be more important than in a gasoline engine.
ASE G1 Test Prep: Understand Engine Cooling Systems
Passing the ASE Auto Maintenance and Light Repair (G1) Test requires in-depth knowledge of an engine’s cooling system and how each component affects the overall performance of an engine over time. The emphasis is on inspection. Here is a refresher.
Cooling System Tips For The 6.0L/7.3L Powerstroke Engine
One of the most overlooked preventive maintenance items in a diesel engine is the coolant system. Maintaining the coolant system is just as important as an oil change – in fact, the coolant condition in a diesel engine may even be more important than in a gasoline engine.
Test Multiple Fluids in Seconds with RTI’s VFT-1
RTI’s Vehicle Fluid Tester tests automotive battery, brake, diesel exhaust and coolant fluids.