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COOLING SYSTEM PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE
This week on the TDR we take one last look at the editor’s Best of 2023 article list. From TDR Issue #119 (pages 94-100), Moses Ludel gives us a comprehensive, step-by-step instruction manual on the optimal cooling system preventative maintenance steps.
If you have a high mileage truck but have not yet done any coolant system service on it, or you purchased a used truck for which the maintenance history is sketchy or unknown – AND -- you’re generally a purist who has the desire, time and skills to go through the professional, technical version of servicing your truck, then this article is for you.
In this article you can expect to find information that possibly you may not have known before – or, at minimum, get clarification on facts versus popular opinion on some common coolant discussion topics.
In addition to his detailed instructions, Moses goes over coolant topics including:
We invite you to read this free sample article from the TDR (and perhaps be inspired to subscribe!).
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Below, you’ll find a link next to each of the 10 articles in the Top 10 list:
The Editor’s TOP TEN LIST:
1) “Reflections at 100K Miles/10 Years” – by James Langan, Issue 122 READ
2) “Jack and Jim Drive the Tesla Model Y” – by Jack Baruth/Jim Pantas, Issue 122 READ
3) “2023 Accessory Update” – by Robert Patton, Issue 122 READ
4) “Adjust the Bands” – by Moses Ludel, Issue 121 READ
5) “Faster, Higher, Farther” - First Review Issue 120/ Second Review/121 – both by Robert Patton READ
6) “Clearances” – by Mark Barnes, Issue 121 READ
7) “Shopping for Batteries” – by James Langan, Issue 120 READ
8) “BITW – Lots of Big Picture News” – by Robert Patton, Issue 120 READ
9) “Cooling System Maintenance” – by Moses Ludel, Issue 119 READ
10) “SEMA Performance Parts Update” – by Robert Patton, Issue 119 READ
ABOUT MOSES LUDEL
Master Mechanic, technical writer for numerous automotive magazines and websites including Off-Road, Four-Wheeler, Trailer Life, Motorhome, and Turbo Diesel Register. Moses is probably most widely associated with his series of automotive guides including Harley-Davidson Evolution V-Twin Owner’s Bible, Jeep CJ Rebuilder’s Manual: 1946 to 1971, and the highly regarded, Jeep Owner’s Bible, among others.
If you’re a new visitor to the TDR’s website we hope you’ll enjoy these articles and SUBSCRIBE to the magazine and join us officially.
As always, we’re glad you stopped by!
The TDR Staff
This week on the TDR we take one last look at the editor’s Best of 2023 article list. From TDR Issue #119 (pages 94-100), Moses Ludel gives us a comprehensive, step-by-step instruction manual on the optimal cooling system preventative maintenance steps.
If you have a high mileage truck but have not yet done any coolant system service on it, or you purchased a used truck for which the maintenance history is sketchy or unknown – AND -- you’re generally a purist who has the desire, time and skills to go through the professional, technical version of servicing your truck, then this article is for you.
In this article you can expect to find information that possibly you may not have known before – or, at minimum, get clarification on facts versus popular opinion on some common coolant discussion topics.
In addition to his detailed instructions, Moses goes over coolant topics including:
- The six pre-maintenance tests to perform and why they are important.
- Measuring, diagnostic and basic procedural tools to have at the ready.
- Why you may need a new radiator cap.
- Do you really need to use pure, distilled water?
- When it’s safe to use a vacuum filling tool – and when it’s not.
- What to do if you strip the drain petcock’s threads.
- What you need to know about electrolysis.
- Cavitation – should you be concerned?
--Click HERE to Read—
Below, you’ll find a link next to each of the 10 articles in the Top 10 list:
The Editor’s TOP TEN LIST:
1) “Reflections at 100K Miles/10 Years” – by James Langan, Issue 122 READ
2) “Jack and Jim Drive the Tesla Model Y” – by Jack Baruth/Jim Pantas, Issue 122 READ
3) “2023 Accessory Update” – by Robert Patton, Issue 122 READ
4) “Adjust the Bands” – by Moses Ludel, Issue 121 READ
5) “Faster, Higher, Farther” - First Review Issue 120/ Second Review/121 – both by Robert Patton READ
6) “Clearances” – by Mark Barnes, Issue 121 READ
7) “Shopping for Batteries” – by James Langan, Issue 120 READ
8) “BITW – Lots of Big Picture News” – by Robert Patton, Issue 120 READ
9) “Cooling System Maintenance” – by Moses Ludel, Issue 119 READ
10) “SEMA Performance Parts Update” – by Robert Patton, Issue 119 READ
ABOUT MOSES LUDEL
Master Mechanic, technical writer for numerous automotive magazines and websites including Off-Road, Four-Wheeler, Trailer Life, Motorhome, and Turbo Diesel Register. Moses is probably most widely associated with his series of automotive guides including Harley-Davidson Evolution V-Twin Owner’s Bible, Jeep CJ Rebuilder’s Manual: 1946 to 1971, and the highly regarded, Jeep Owner’s Bible, among others.
If you’re a new visitor to the TDR’s website we hope you’ll enjoy these articles and SUBSCRIBE to the magazine and join us officially.
As always, we’re glad you stopped by!
The TDR Staff
