Maintaining Your Diesel’s Coolant Filtration System
While your diesel vehicle will not need much in the way of routine maintenance, your coolant system is the one requiring the most attention. This system, and the filters, are critical to the longevity and performance of your vehicle so it is important to make sure you are conducting regular visual inspections, changing the filter as needed and using the same coolant.
Regular Visual Inspections
Maintenance of the coolant system once meant just checking for visual signs of leakage, topping off the fluid levels and occasionally replacing the radiator cap. These days, you need to add analyzing the fluid for proper levels of supplemental coolant additives, SCAs as well as regular cleaning and flushing of the coolant to your routine. Conducting regular visual inspections can tell you when you need to top off the fluid levels, when to install new coolant filtration systems, and which parts are wearing out …
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