Extend the life of your equipment by using the correct water filter.

Today's modern diesel engines and coolant systems face many challenges. Ongoing governmental emissions regulations continue to drive the performance of engines and coolant systems. Due to these changes, coolant systems face many demanding conditions. Each water filter should be carefully tailored to provide the proper protection and chemical additives.

Close attention must be devoted to system maintenance.

Common reasons for choosing a water filter are:

Adding Water Filter Capability to an Existing Coolant System
Extended water pump life
Maximized cavitation corrosion protection
Extended coolant life
Improved heat transfer
Improved thermostat durability
Lower cooling system maintenance costs

The following coolant related problems are possible signs of debris/contaminant in the coolant coupled with poor to no filtration:

Worn rings and scuffed pistons due to poor heat transfer
Premature water pump failures
Premature thermostat failures
Premature radiator failures

Diesel engines have commonly been equipped with at least a basic water filtration device, which filters the water/coolant solution in the coolant system. However, several engine manufacturers have recently begun to remove water filters from the engine, despite the fact that it is estimated that up to 40% of diesel engine repairs arise from problems beginning in the coolant system, and a large portion of these problems could be prevented by the use of water filtration.

The need has never been greater for water filters as part of a complete preventive maintenance regimen. A complete regimen consists of a quality fully formulated coolant, which meets all of the engine manufacturers requirements and the use of superior coolant filtration to remove debris and contaminants that build up in coolants over time.

Debris in the coolant system is common, which is a result of the manufacturing process and generated under normal operation, as well. The manufacturing process of engine hardware leaves core sand in the coolant system which causes wear in the high flow areas.

Over time, other debris, such as silt and dirt from the environment or poor maintenance practices, such as refilling with dirty water or the use of dirty containers, enters the coolant system. This dirt and silt causes significant abrasive wear throughout the coolant system.

Poor quality coolants, spent/degraded additives or over-treatment of supplemental additives will result in additive precipitation. These insoluble additives add to the level of debris in the coolant, aggravate wear, and contribute to heat transfer problems.

Lastly, if maintenance practices involve the use of hard water, scale can form on hot surfaces such as liners, cylinder heads, and water pump seal faces, causing unnecessary downtime. Filtering these harmful contaminants from the engine coolant reduces engine wear, radiator failure, water pump failure, overheating, thermostat failure, and other coolant system component problems.