Cooling systems absorb the heat from your engine, keeping the machine from overheating and maintaining the health of its internal components. When the cooling system wears down, internal parts may rust or break. Proper maintenance keeps your cooling system in better condition for longer.
The cooling system is vital to your equipment’s performance. Keep it in good condition with the following tips.
Send coolant samples to a testing lab every six months to a year to get details about the fluid and the health of your system. Testing determines whether your coolant has the proper chemical balance to protect your system. It covers details like:
Several varieties of coolants exist, including low-silicate coolants and fully formulated coolants. When replacing your coolant, you should stick to what’s already in the engine to avoid damage from mixing different types. As you drain the coolant, flush the system to keep it in better condition.
Each equipment type has particular change intervals. Abide by these to determine when to change the coolant. Between coolant changes, keep the supply topped off to maintain proper cooling.
While coolant analysis provides a more in-depth look at your system’s health, visual inspections also serve a vital role. Use visual inspections to check for damage to radiators, hoses and connections. Check cooling fans for nicks or loose connections, as these could cause the fan to become unbalanced and vibrate.
Dust and debris can keep your cooling system from operating at peak efficiency. Wash dirt off the radiator, fans, air coolers and oil coolers to prevent it from building up and blocking airflow. Use a hose to clear dust every few days, especially during the summer.
Foley, Inc. has the only fluid analysis lab in the area that provides three-in-one heavy equipment coolant testing. Our tests cover:
We make testing simple. All you need to do is purchase our level 1 coolant kit to collect samples. Give the sample to our labs — if we receive the sample by 11 a.m., we’ll provide the results the next day. Results go directly to your email in a PDF format for convenient review.
Your cooling system helps prevent overheating and costly downtime. Foley, Inc. can maintain the health of your system through regular heavy equipment coolant analysis. Call us at 215-245-2833 or fill out our online contact form to ask about our coolant analysis services.
I like the notes from the lab on the samples, it gives a sense of direction to go in when determining the next steps after getting the result. I also like that if I have any questions, there is someone to answer them in a timely manner.
Sara Graeber
The H&K Group
Foley Oil Lab always goes above and beyond to make their customers happy! They expedite our sample reports when needed for customers purchasing boats. Reports are clear and concise. Their communication is top notch! Highly recommend this lab!
Dana Somers
Shore Power Solutions
The oil lab in Bensalem is a key component on our Preventive Maintenance program. The staff monitors the wear trends of all Of our components. Combined with PM intervals; planned repairs can be scheduled as opposed to scrambling to address after the fact failures.
John Herbut
James J. Anderson Construction Co.
