Your heavy-duty truck’s engine produces significant heat while running, and this may initially escape your attention due to the presence of a coolant system. It circulates coolant that absorbs heat from your engine and helps dissipate it via a radiator.
About Coolant System Repair Services for Heavy-Duty Trucks & Fleets
What is Coolant?
The purpose of coolant is to control the temperature within the engine block and cylinder head. From here, the radiator absorbs the heat from the coolant and releases it into the air, cooling the engine in the process. Over time, the coolant loses its ability to absorb heat effectively, requiring it to be replaced.
How Coolant Works
Coolant regulates your engine’s temperature and prevents damage to connected components. This consists of protecting against both boiling and freezing temperatures, corrosion, and pitting of the engine block and cylinder liners. If the engine cannot effectively dissipate heat, it overheats and potentially completes engine failure.
Common Coolant System Concerns
Coolant leaks, an outdated coolant channel, and a defective water pump may cause your truck’s engine to overheat. Intense usage can also damage coolant lines and hoses. Not replacing coolant for a long time makes it lose its effectiveness in dissipating heat. Additionally, a malfunctioning water pump that circulates coolant through the engine can be challenging to fix.
Is your truck overheating under a lot of strain, such as when hauling or towing large loads? If you have ruled out any issues with your current cooling channel, consider upgrading to a solution that uses oil and transmission coolers in addition to the standard radiator. This type of system is better suited for cooling the engine and transmission because it absorbs heat through oil and coolant.
Other symptoms to watch for are
- Failure of the thermostat to function properly, making it impossible for the coolant to reach your engine.
- Burnt coolant caused by a worn-out radiator hose, a cracked engine block, or a defective cylinder that accelerates the operating temperature. Your truck can then emit smoke.
- A water pump that is leaking or has a faulty impeller.
- A loose, broken, or cracked fan belt that prevents coolant circulation to the radiator.
Contact Ohio Diesel for Your Coolant System Repairs
Our team implements industry best practices and the latest technology to repair your coolant system. From handling worn-down radiator caps to flushing out and replacing unchanged coolant to inserting new fan belts and fixing your reservoir tank to stop leaks, we offer full coverage.
