Have you ever had to explain coolant to someone? If so, you may have said something like, “Coolant is a sweet-smelling special blend of liquid that runs through the engine. It absorbs the scorching heat from the engine to keep it at a manageable temperature. Next, it dissipates the heat through the radiator. It also […]
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Contrary to popular belief, water pumps aren’t just for internal combustion engines. Even the newest and most powerful electric vehicles in the world require water pumps.
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Did you know that diesel engines need cooling system maintenance more often than gas engines? The coolant in diesel engines needs to be replaced every 2 years (or 30,000 miles), while the coolant in gas engines needs to be replaced only every five years. Why is that? Diesel Engines are More Demanding Diesel engines run […]
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Here’s a fun fact: most OEM parts are actually aftermarket brand parts with the automaker’s brand added. Generally, OEM parts aren’t produced by the automaker itself but rather by a contract manufacturer. For example, we (GMB) are an aftermarket brand, but major automakers all over the world hire us to manufacture OEM water pumps. In […]
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Note: This article was originally published on Counterman.com Many people have a “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” mentality. Not only that, but most timing belts are hidden under an engine cover, so they are “out of sight, out of mind”. It’s no wonder many people don’t really think about replacing their timing belt.
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Note: This article was originally published on AftermarketNews.com. Internet Retailer reports that more than $12 billion dollars worth of auto parts and accessories will be sold online in the US in 2019. This represents a 16% increase in sales over 2018, a brisk rate of growth that isn’t expected to let up before 2022.
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This article was originally published on Counterman.com. In colder weather, it’s fairly common for a consumer to add the wrong kind of coolant to their vehicle. While experienced technicians know there are different types of coolant, the average person doesn’t.
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Just about every car owner practices preventative maintenance. But what would happen if you don’t practice proactive maintenance on critical components? What if your car has leaking coolant, grinding noises, or overheating of the engine?
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This article was originally published on FleetEquipmentMag.com. Water pumps are touchy. Some only go 50k miles before they fail, and some are still running perfectly after a million. But if one fails when you’re driving down the road, they can be a major headache to repair. Not to mention the risk of engine damage. Does […]
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This article was originally published on FleetEquipmentMag.com. The water pump needs to be replaced right away when it shows signs of failure. Obviously, if it fails completely, coolant won’t circulate through the engine block, causing the engine to overheat.
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