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Equipment
New Excavator Fuel Options Reduce Costs and Carbon Footprints
Whether they're loved or hated by the industry, electric excavator offerings continue to progress rapidly as manufacturers strive to drastically decrease emissions.
February 11, 2023
JCB is committed to exploring and manufacturing hydrogen-powered excavators and other equipment in the quest for reduced emissions and quieter jobsites.
Coolants
8 Cooling System Dos and Don'ts
POLARIS Laboratories
Knowing what to do and not to do with cooling system maintenance can be the difference between top performing equipment and engine failure.
June 4, 2020
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Equipment Management
Cooling System Maintenance Tips for Heavy-duty Engines
As engines and cooling systems become more sophisticated, cooling system maintenance must change, too.
December 10, 2019
New advanced engines and cooling systems are changing cooling system maintenance requirements.
Coolants
Antifreeze Balance is Key in Coolant System Maintenance
Proper coolant system maintenance is critical to the long-term health and performance of your equipment
December 4, 2019
Chevron Coolant System
Coolants
Chevron Extends Off-highway Equipment Life with Advanced Coolants
Reformulated coolants like Chevron's Delo ELC Advanced can offer better performance than coolant conditioners in aluminum radiators and engine cooling systems manufactured with Controlled Atmospheric Brazing (CAB) techniques
September 25, 2019
Chevron's new Delo ELC Advanced Extended Life Coolant.
Coolants
6 Reasons Cooling Systems Need More Attention
Coolant is vital to the life of engines but often gets overlooked
August 28, 2019
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Coolants
Technology Advancements Necessitate Updates to Cooling System Preventive Maintenance
Due to engineering and technological advances, preventive maintenance processes for many vehicle systems must be regularly audited and updated
February 15, 2018
Oils, Lubricants & Greases
How to Properly Handle and Use Coolants and DEF in Your Construction Fleet
Coolants moderate temperature and DEF lowers harmful gasses emitted into the air, but how you handle these fluids takes a more in-depth explanation
May 2, 2017
'Changing your coolant on time is critical to maintain proper cooling system functionality,' says Michael Middleton, core services manager, customer experience for Valvoline Instant Oil Change.
Fleet Maintenance
Do You Know Your ABCs of Heavy-Duty Coolants?
A look at the fundamentals of antifreeze/coolant for heavy-duty diesel engines -- today's advanced trucks and yesterday's stalwarts
June 19, 2014
It is important to maintain proper additive levels, top off coolants at regular service intervals and test the coolant regularly for proper additive levels and freeze protection. (Photo courtesy of Prestone)
Fleet Maintenance
Play It Cool Part 2: A Matter of Chemistry
Extended-life coolants call for customized maintenance
December 16, 2010
This severely pitted cylinder liner is from a Caterpillar 3508 engine that ran a conventional coolant. The coolant was not maintained, and after only 5,000 hours the condition of the liner was very poor. This problem does not happen with a well-maintained coolant.
Fleet Maintenance
Play It Cool Part 1: Tips to Prevent Coolant Failure
Coolant maintenance prevents diesel downtime and costly repairs
December 16, 2010
This technician is taking a coolant sample from a radiator -- a very important part of any maintenance program.
Fleet Maintenance
Coolant Care Can Prevent Engine Failures
Using the right coolant and maintaining it properly cuts cylinder-liner damage and routine water-pump and radiator downtime
June 21, 2007
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Fleet Maintenance
A Quick Switch to Extended Life Coolant
Many machines are leaving factories containing extended life coolants (ELCs). This is a plus for equipment owners
April 1, 2005
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