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The cooling system : engine coolant characteristics
Coolant--A coolant is not just water; it's a chemical formulation. Coolants should have a satisfactory freezing point and boiling point, efficient...
Outdoor Power Equipment, 06/01/09 by Paul Dilger · More from publication -
The Cooling System
In part one of "The Cooling System" series in October 2008 OPE, we discussed radiator design and maintenance, as well as pressure testing. We also...
Outdoor Power Equipment, 04/01/09 by Paul Dilger · More from publication -
The cooling system
When we talk about an engine cooling system, there are two aspects that we need to consider in discussing the maintenance of the system: the...
Outdoor Power Equipment, 10/01/08 by Paul Dilger · More from publication -
Determining when to change engine oil
Ask 20 different people how often you should change your engine oil, and you'll likely get 20 different answers! I used Internet Explorer to search...
Outdoor Power Equipment, 03/01/08 by Paul Dilger · More from publication -
Lubricants : extending oil-change intervals
The answer to the question of when to change the oil and filter in engines for automotive, commercial, agricultural and outdoor power equipment...
Outdoor Power Equipment, 04/01/07 by Paul Dilger · More from publication -
Lubricants
In the part I article on lubricants in January 2007 OPE, we discussed engine oil specifications for both gasoline and diesel engines. We also...
Outdoor Power Equipment, 02/01/07 by Paul Dilger · More from publication -
Lubricants
The topic of lubricants (engine oils) is one that can generate numerous opinions and discussions. Each one of us has had different experiences,...
Outdoor Power Equipment, 01/01/07 by Paul Dilger · More from publication -
Engine oil filters : empirical analysis
In this, the last in a series of articles written on engine oil filters, it is my purpose to provide the reader with the wealth of empirical...
Outdoor Power Equipment, 10/01/06 by Paul Dilger · More from publication -
Engine oil filters : filter media
The one component of an engine oil filter that determines the overall quality of the filter is the filter medium. The two most important...
Outdoor Power Equipment, 09/01/06 by Paul Dilger · More from publication -
Engine oil filters : oil filter relief valve
Under normal conditions, I am not a firm believer in oil filter relief valves. I am more of a believer in the strength and quality of the entire...
Outdoor Power Equipment, 07/01/06 by Paul Dilger · More from publication
