Cooling System Service – Mid Ohio Mobile Mechanic

Dodge Radiator Fan Wiring Diagram — How the fan is wired

Mid Ohio Mobile Mechanic — Sat, 13 Jan 2024 19:40:11 +0000

Get your radiator fan working again with this Dodge Radiator Fan Wiring Diagram Most Dodge vehicles have a solid state radiator fan controller that varies the fan speeds by pulsing the ground to the radiator fan motor. However, older Chrysler and Dodge vehicles use a more traditional radiator fan relay. This is the Dodge Radiator Fan Wiring Diagram for the traditional version. How the Dodge Radiator Fan Works The powertrain control module (PCM) sends a reference voltage to the engine coolant temperature sensor and monitors the return voltage. When it … Read More

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Hose clamp pliers tool set

Mid Ohio Mobile Mechanic — Sun, 03 Dec 2023 02:00:41 +0000

Hose clamp pliers tool set If you’ve worked on a late model vehicle, you know that every hose has a constant tension spring clamp. You can try using an ordinary pliers; if you want to waste a lot of time. Or, you can use the proper tool that grips the ears of the spring clamp and doesn’t slip off. This 9 Piece Long Reach Hose Clamp Pliers Tool Set from OrionMotorTech has every hose removal tool you’ll ever need. The kit works on hose clamps from 11/16″ to 2-1/2″. The … Read More

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Difference between intercooler and a radiator

Mid Ohio Mobile Mechanic — Thu, 26 Oct 2023 14:18:09 +0000

What’s the difference between an intercooler and a radiator An intercooler and a radiator are both heat exchangers A radiator is a heat exchanger that removes heat from engine coolant A radiator sits right behind the grille. As air passes through the radiator, it picks up heat from the engine coolant, reducing the temperature of the coolant inside the radiator. In other words, a radiator is designed to cool engine coolant. The air coming out of the backside of the radiator is superheated and exits the engine compartment from the … Read More

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What are the most common causes of water pump failure

Mid Ohio Mobile Mechanic — Thu, 24 Aug 2023 17:11:28 +0000

Causes of water pump failure A failed seal is the most common water pump failure A water pump seal keeps high pressure coolant from leaking out of a rotating component. The water pump seal prevents coolant from reaching the row of bearing that allow the pulley shaft to rotate. In some cases the seal is made from two ceramic disks; one stationary, the other rotating. The discs are lubricated by the engine coolant. How seals get damaged Rotating the pump shaft when the seals are dry If you’re installing a … Read More

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Steps to replace a water pump

Mid Ohio Mobile Mechanic — Sun, 13 Aug 2023 19:39:07 +0000

How to replace a water pump Replacing a water pump is fairly easy if it’s accessible. But there are a few things to keep in mind when replacing a water pump. Never rotate a dry water pump It seems like everyone wants to test a new water pump by rotating the pump shaft right out of the box. DON’T DO IT! Rotating a dry water pump can damage the seals. They’re designed to run in coolant and can’t handle dry rotate. Flush radiator and cooling system before removing the old … Read More

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