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Auto Parts / COOLING SYSTEM MAINTENANCE

FOR HEAVY-DUTY ENGINES

There are many cooling system The first three functions can be
problems and failures. Most of these accomplished by using a low-
problems have occurred due to silicate antifreeze and water
incorrect information and maintenance mixture which is commonly
practices. The following will address referred to as coolant. Additional
these problem areas by correcting the chemicals must be introduced to
erroneous information and listing the the system to prevent scale and
proper maintenance practices. sludge formation and to provide
corrosion protection. To achieve
THE BALDWIN these functions, supplemental
ADVANTAGE COOLING coolant additives must be added
SYSTEM PROTECTION to the system either as a liquid or
as a dissolving solid contained in
the coolant filter.
Baldwin Filters offers comprehensive
cooling system protection. A complete Supplemental Coolant Additives
line of OEM replacement coolant (SCAs) typically contain inhibitors
filters, a choice between additive designed to prevent generalized
chemistry and powerful, yet safe, corrosion as well as cavitation
cooling system cleaner are the keys erosion, polymers that keep hard
to this coverage. Baldwin offers an water scale from depositing on
add-on filter base which allows you to engine surfaces and buffers to
convert any cooling system to the reduce the acidity of the coolant.
convenience of spin-on filtration, with When used according to
or without chemicals. manufacturers’ recommendations,
most SCAs are beneficial.
THE NEED FOR
COOLANT ADDITIVES
HOW DO SCAs
According to the information supplied PREVENT LINER PITTING?
by the leading heavy-duty engine
manufacturers, 40% of all premature Cylinder liner perforation is a
engine failures can be traced to some common cause of premature
deficiency in the cooling system. failure in unprotected engines.
Neglecting maintenance can be costly. Liner pitting occurs as collapsing
air bubbles in the coolant scour
Engine Coolant performs a number of
away at the unprotected outer
important functions:
surface of the liner. Estimates
■ Removes heat show that these imploding bubbles
■ Lubricates components (such can generate pressures in excess
as water pumps) of 60,000 PSI at the surface of the
■ Provides freeze protection liner wall. If left unchecked,
■ Prevents scale/sludge formation complete perforation of the liner is
■ Protects against corrosion likely.

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