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Engine Management & Cooling: Looking after your customers’ engine needs
RYCO FILTERS NAMED ‘OFFICIAL FILTRATION PARTNER’ OF SUPERCARS
Ryco has been named as the ‘Official Filtration Partner’ of the Repco Supercars Championship after working closely with the category to develop an advanced range of oil, air, and fuel filters to suit its new Gen3 race cars, which are set to debut in 2023. The new ‘Control Parts’ will feature in all participating race cars and follows months of development and testing by Ryco in partnership with Supercars, engine builders, and race teams. Development of the range is in direct response to the transition to the Gen3 platform, a move that aims to significantly reduce competition costs, mostly by using more affordable engines with longer maintenance intervals while still maintaining performance. Ryco explains that its unique Supercar filtration solution breaks the traditional view that fineparticle filtration must come with a compromise to flow restriction and engine performance. A key to Ryco’s new filters is its “never-seenbefore in racing” media, with the company collaborating globally with its suppliers to identify latest technology filter media. The oil filter features a unique 100 percent synthetic media for fine-micron filtration that replaces the traditional cellulose-based examples. For the fuel filter, rolled element fine-micron media is used, rather than course particle pleated metal screens. And finally, the air filter employs a hydrophobic nano-fibre coated media with unique honeycomb construction. To prove the feasibility of these combinations under racing conditions, prototypes of each were extensively evaluated in Ryco’s laboratory, as well as in current Supercars race cars and the Gen3 Mustang and Camaro prototypes. Supercars engine builder and owner of Herrod Performance Engines, Rob Herrod, was impressed by the new suite of Ryco filters. “Ryco stepping up to the mark and getting involved in this program has been an absolute benefit to this whole Gen3 engine program for us at Herrod Performance Engines,” Rob said. “Not just in oil filtration – air and fuel filtration were also required, and Ryco has come in leaps and bounds and given us the products we need.” “Ryco’s innovative, world-first filtration technology will enable the Gen3 series the best chance of ensuring engine mileage and as a result will significantly improve sustained race performance for teams,” Supercars’ experienced Head of Motorsport, Adrian Burgess, said. Ryco’s Executive General Manager, Stuart Chandler, said the company was delighted to have further cemented its relationship with Supercars. “I am extremely excited by our new partnership with Supercars as the ‘Official Filtration Partner’ of the category through being the ‘control’ supplier of oil, air, and fuel filters. In addition, this partnership cements Ryco Filters as the premium motorsport filter brand in Australian and New Zealand,” Stuart said. For more information, visit www.rycofilters.com.au
MONITOR WHAT MATTERS
REDARC offers a range of gauges to monitor critical engine components
When it comes to monitoring critical engine components like oil level and battery voltage, we rely heavily on warning devices to let us know when things have gone wrong. However, aside from engine temperature, most vehicles tell you very little information about their vitals until the situation is critical. Monitoring the vitals in a vehicle is more than just useful, it’s critical, especially when vehicles have been modified from standard. Gauges not only provide your customers with the peace of mind that all is fine, but when things are going wrong, they have all the information to help find a solution – your customers know all their vitals and it is easier to see where things have gone wrong or what may not be functioning as expected. For example, when it comes to battery voltages, your customers can easily see the vehicle charging system is performing as it should, as well as get an indication of the auxiliary batteries health and maybe even the amount of power going into or out of it at any given time. However, if they see the battery voltage is looking good but the fridge temp is on the rise, you will know to investigate their fridge and its connections. Or if their start battery voltage is dropping below 12V when the vehicle is off, it’s time to check the battery and charging system. Likewise, monitoring other vehicle system temperatures can allude to issues before they cause major damage. Exhaust Gas Temperature (EGT) is directly related to combustion temperature within the engine and monitoring this gives your customers the heads up that they need to be backing off the pedal when things get too heated. Along with EGT, boost pressure is commonly measured to identify when there is a leak in the intercooler or turbo plumbing, it may help your customers work out why your work horse feels more like a work pony. Whether it’s monitoring the vitals for performance, reliability, or comfort, REDARC explains that its range of 52mm gauges not only measure temperatures, pressures, voltages and current flow, but the sleek pod style units enhance the look of a vehicle. You can even set them up to alarm and warn your customers when the measured factors are getting too extreme – before it’s too late. For more information, visit www.redarc.com.au/52mm-gauges
KEEPING IT COOL
The main function of an internal combustion engine’s cooling system is to ensure the engine performs at its optimum operating temperature
Thankfully, with the development of more modern engine designs, efficiencies in fuel consumption and emissions have been achieved. An automotive engine operates best at temperatures predetermined and engineered by the manufacturer. When an engine operates below it’s set/targeted temperature, component life is reduced, emissions increase, and the engine becomes less efficient. Therefore, the vital task of the cooling system is to allow the engine to come up to operating temperature as quickly as possible, and then maintain a more consistent engine temperature. The engine’s cooling system is manufactured with four key components: radiator, water pump, thermostat, and fan. These components all operate in unison to bring an engine up to the operating/set temperature as quickly as possible, and then maintain it. While many advances in the design, construction, and materials used in the modern internal combustion engine have made some engines more efficient, many still lack efficiencies with parasitic power loss driving an iron-age mechanical water pump and in some instances a mechanical, beltdriven and/or viscious clutch fan. Innovative Australian manufacturer Davies Craig says it has designed, engineered, developed and then introduced the revolutionary Thermatic Electric Fan in 1972. Davies Craig Pty Ltd says it set its sights on improving and indeed transforming the process through which engines are kept at optimum operating temperatures. Following years of research and development, Davies Craig says it released the revolutionary remote-mounted Electric Water Pump (EWP) to the automotive world in 1999. An EWP replaces the iron-age mechanical belt driven water pump, resulting in a more controlled flow of coolant while relieving the engine of the strain of the previous cooling system. Davies Craig’s EWP80 remote-mounted model was reportedly an instant success offering a simple and universal remedy to a myriad of vehicle owners who were experiencing overheating issues with their engines. The EWP80 (80 litres/min.) was hastily followed by the EWP115 (115 litres/min.), produced in both Nylon and Alloy material, as well as the Alloy EWP140 and the Alloy EWP150. With the advent of digital electronics, Davies Craig then launched the LCD EWP/Fan Digital Controller which in essence is an electronic thermostat. The Davies Craig LCD EWP/Fan Digital Controller allows the coolant volume/capacity and the variable circulation rate of coolant through an engine, totally independent of engine revs – something Davies Craig explains is not achievable with a belt-driven mechanical water pump and mechanical thermostat, commensurate with corresponding engine temperature. For more information, visit www.daviescraig.com.au
BLUE MAGIC LIQUID GLASS METALLIC SEAL-UP
HPP Lunds says this product fixes overheating engines permanently, easily, and cheaply
Australia’s hot season is well underway, and soon it will be holiday time – the perfect recipe for overheating cars with towing caravans and driving interstate all possibly spelling trouble. Overheated vehicles must be shut down immediately, but that is often inconvenient, leaving the car stranded and sometimes in out of the way places. But HPP Lunds says with the Technical Chemical Company’s (TCC) Blue Magic Liquid Glass Metallic Seal-Up, a radiator repair can be done easily using just an ounce of mechanical knowledge, and very inexpensively. But it’s not just faulty radiators that cause overheating – cracked heads or blocks will also cause a car’s temperature gauge to hit the high notes. Compared with a radiator repair, a cracked head or block is a very expensive repair job when completed at a workshop and it is a lengthy process. The head must be removed and sometimes the engine must be taken out of the car. However, with Liquid Glass Metallic Seal-Up, HPP Lunds says it is a relatively simple job that does not require the engine to be taken apart or removed. It states the Blue Magic Liquid Glass Metallic Seal-Up is a proven way to seal and repair many overheating causes by sealing a cracked engine block, radiators, heater cores and welch plugs. Metallic Seal-Up filters into cracks and chemically seals them permanently and it forms a permanent copper-ceramic seal that withstands up to 1093°C and 3000 PSI. Full instructions are detailed on the bottle. Carrying or stocking bottles of Liquid Glass Metallic Seal Up takes up very little space and can work magic on many overheating causes, says HPP Lunds. The Technical Chemical Company that produces the product has formulated and marketed many well-known car repair products for the US and for use around the world since 1961. Two different sized bottles are available: Blue Magic Liquid Glass Metallic Seal-Up 1008 is 323g (for use in systems up to 22.7 litres) and 1116 is 646g and used for larger capacity cooling systems (up to 45 litres). For more information, visit www.hpplunds.com.au or call Ben Leonard on 07 3722 1111.
PENRITE COOLANTS
The range of coolants from Penrite are all OEM approved
Penrite is an Australian family owned and operated business and has been for nearly 100 years. Producing premium quality lubricants, coolants, additives and cleaners, Penrite says it sets the standards for quality, service and performance and states its range of OEM approved coolants are no exception to this rule. Where most coolants are just suitable for use for various applications, Penrite says its range of OEM Approved Coolants are the same products as used by leading vehicle manufacturers as factory fill products when the vehicle is initially made. Whether this is for a passenger car, light commercial vehicle, heavy duty vehicle, motorcycle, mining or agricultural machine, Penrite says it has a coolant suitable for most applications that meets and exceeds the quality standards of the OEM manufacturer and in many cases is warranty approved for service. Penrite explains that using warranty approved coolants eliminates compatibility issues, stating that these products are tested, approved and comply with manufacturer specifications, meeting the manufacturers’ service intervals and removing risk while maintaining vehicle warranty. Penrite OEM approved coolants are available in four concentrate and premix specifications to cater for OEM recommendations. Penrite “Purple OEM Coolant” is the latest specification PSi-OAT coolant as used by manufacturers such as VW, Audi, Skoda, Porsche, Lamborghini, Bentley, Deutz and Volvo. It is optimised for use in small capacity, high output engines including for use in vehicles such as Toyota, Hyundai, Kia, Mitsubishi and other Asian manufacturers that are currently using P-OAT based coolants. The new Penrite Purple OEM Coolant is approved for use in VAG (Volkswagen Automotive Group) vehicles where the new TL 774-L/G12evo specifications are required. It may also be used as a replacement where TL 744-J (G13) was previously specified, provided a full system service is completed. Penrite Purple Coolant joins Red, Blue and Green OEM Coolants that are approved for warranty use in vehicles such as Audi, Bentley, BMW, Deutz, Cummins, Liebherr, MAN, Mercedes, Mini, Smart, Porsche, DAF, Siemens, MTU, Eicher, Skoda, Volvo, VW, Ducati, SAAB, Ferrari, Fendt, Rolls Royce and others. Penrite Green OEM Approved Coolant is approved for use in Tesla vehicles and is factory fill for their battery cooling systems in current EV vehicles. Since 1926, Penrite says its products have helped shape the country. Over this time, it has remained a 100 percent Australian owned and operated business committed to producing the best lubricants, coolants, additives and cleaners made right here in Australia, employing Australians and investing in the future of Australian manufacturing. For more information, visit www.penriteoil.com.au
THERMOSTATS: IN CONTROL
In this article, the experts at MAHLE distill the essential information about thermostats
How do engines and auxiliary components reach operating temperature quickly, yet stay cool when they have to work hard? What temperature range is the most energyefficient and low-wear for the engine? Thermostats are responsible for regulating heat. Smart control of the coolant flows ensures that the optimal temperature is reached more quickly and held constant. The heart of the coolant thermostat is the thermal expansion element. As the temperature changes, this wax element changes volume and acts as a regulator. When the engine is cold, the coolant circuit remains closed, and the engine components warm up more quickly. The coolant passes through the by-pass loop instead. Heat from the engine warms the coolant up to a defined temperature. Just before the optimum temperature level is reached, the thermostat opens the flow inlet to the radiator, and the coolant is fed through the radiator to prevent the engine overheating. Map-controlled thermostats - Thermal management 2.0
The vehicle’s control unit electronically activates an integrated heating element on demand, shortening control times compared with conventional wax elements. As a result, the map-controlled thermostat controls the engine temperature more quickly and more precisely in different load and operating conditions, always keeping it in the optimal range which enhanced efficiency, with fuel savings of up to two percent. Key thermostat tasks
Optimised engine efficiency; minimised wear on engine components; a reduction in fuel consumption; and minimising emissions are all part of the task list for thermostats. Defect detection
A thermostat malfunction may be caused by the working piston jamming, component corrosion, defective thermostat housing or damaged gasket, faulty electric actuation of map-controlled thermostats and so on. The vehicle is then at risk of consequential damage such as engine overheating to the point of engine damage, greater wear and inefficient operation, insufficient cabin heating, noncompliance with emissions standards, increased fuel consumption and so on. More information, tips, and guides
As a workshop professional, you can benefit from a comprehensive range of information, advice, and services relating to thermal management control units. This is an area where MAHLE Aftermarket says it offers not only a broad product portfolio but also extensive experience in all the leading thermal management technologies. For more information, please visit www.mahle-aftermarket.com or email mapl.sales@mahle.com
CURIEN N2 NEURON
Available at CoolDrive
In a further expansion to its Tools and Equipment category, CoolDrive Auto Parts has welcomed the newest graphing multimeter from Curien to its shelves. CoolDrive Auto Parts states that the all-new N2 Neuron is the industry’s first dual channel Bluetooth graphing multimeter with iOS and Android applications, delivering electrical testing accuracy and versatility in the palm of a hand. A Dual Channel wireless graphing meter, it is built “workshop tough” and “ready for any situation – to provide the right readings and the right measurements, the first time.” Versatile, the N2 Neuron wirelessly connects to any smart device, existing android or iOS devices including mobile phones, tablets and PCs and diagnostic scan tools. Measurements determined by the multimeter are available in volts, ohms and amps to allow testing of motors, wires, components, sensors, batteries and more. A multitude of dedicated tests can be conducted using the N2 Neuron, such as diagnosing parasitic draws, battery systems, charging systems, ignition systems, heating and air conditioning systems, and power factor testing. The two voltmeters contained with the unit allow for transducer and voltage measurements to be used simultaneously for data relationships, efficiency testing and other advanced understandings. With simultaneous dual channel read-outs, the multimeter allows the user to determine how one circuit affects another, making it incredibly useful within the workshop environment, explains CoolDrive Auto Parts. Additional benefits of the N2 Neuron include data logging and shareable options via an additional SD card, true RMS readings, zoomable graphing and wireless app updates, which allow users to stay up to date on the latest repair procedures and diagnostic tips. Users can also use larger screens that they may already own for real time reading, wave form analysis, graphing and logging. There is also a dedicated Curien Community where users can view and share real case studies, tutorials and wave forms with other technicians globally, as well as seek assistance and troubleshoot. Optional accessories also available from CoolDrive include a low amp clamp, N2 magnetic boot and round terminal pin test kit. For further information, visit www.cooldrive.com.au
ZENITH Z5 DIAGNOSTIC SCAN TOOL
Mount Auto Equip Services would like to introduce the new Zenith Z5 trade in kit option, now available to be accessed by all G-Scan 1 and G-Scan 2 model owners. The option means you can simply trade back your G-Scan 1 or G-Scan 2 base unit and main data link cable and purchase the Zenith Z5 Trade back kit option at a reduced rate. Mount Auto Equip Services states the Zenith Z5 continues on the highly successful G-Scan professional scan tool series in the Australia and New Zealand markets. It explains it is a world class, premium quality, compact, ruggedised eight-inch industrial tablet made in Korea, featuring “EZDS’ unparalleled diagnostic software program” familiar to the Australian/New Zealand market since 2009, and driven by a powerful octa-core processor for optimum performance and efficiency in the workshop. The Zenith Z5 trade back kit includes a new Zenith Z5 base unit, main data link cable with OBDII connector (12/24v), battery charger, USB C to USB A lead for J2534 pass thru connection to your PC, side and rear handle straps, stylus pen and string, and quick start manual. The trade back kit is packaged in a cardboard box so you can just reuse your original G scan 1 or G scan 2 carry case, and the kit includes two years of free software updates, providing the current G scan user with the ability to upgrade hardware and software at the same time at minimum expense. After well over a decade, it is inevitable that technology advances, and it is important to note your original G-Scan connectors are backwards compatible to suit the Z5, both for car and truck applications. The Zenith Z5 supports 12 and 24v light and heavy vehicles with Bi-Directional functionality to perform functions such as key programming, DPF regeneration, injector pilot learning, steering angle calibration, electronic park brake service mode, automatic transmission learn functions, module coding and programming, ADAS calibrations, J2534 pass thru programming (internal), hybrid and electric special functions, battery registrations and more. Featuring the Android 9 operating system, the Zenith Z5 offers advanced graphing, recording and logging of vehicle data analysis. Momentary glitches can be monitored, saved and reviewed very simply. The Smart update system allows the user to remain up to date using Wifi, and files can be printed or shared via Wifi and Bluetooth while the professional Pre and Post scan diagnostic report function provides an intuitively designed diagnostic report quickly and easily. The Zenith Z5 is available to purchase throughout Oceania from the same reseller network. Call 02 9905 8055 or email sales@zenithdiag.com.au for an upgrade option available in your location.
NTK SENSORS
The company says its sensor range stands apart from the rest
Following success in Europe and the USA, NTK added to its already extensive catalogue of Oxygen Sensors, Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensors and Air Fuel Ratio Monitors last year by releasing four new products: • Engine Camshaft Position Sensor – these sensors report camshaft rotation timing and speed. A vital component of the ignition system and vehicle computer communication, the engine camshaft sensor determines the exact position and speed of the camshaft(s) to ensure the proper timing of fuel injection and ignition as well as VVT operation. • Engine Crankshaft Position Sensor – these sensors report crankshaft rotation timing and speed. Like the Camshaft sensor, the
Engine Crankshaft Position Sensor plays a vital role when it comes to the ignition system and vehicle computer communication, determining the exact position and speed of the crankshaft to ensure the proper timing of fuel injection and ignition while also providing misfire monitoring. • MAP Sensor – these sensors determine the intake manifold pressure or vacuum. These
sensors are a major contributor to fuel injector pulse width and ignition and valve timing, reporting engine load to the engine’s computer and ensuring proper air/fuel ratios. • ABS Wheel Speed Sensor – these sensors monitor the vehicle wheel speed. The
ABS control module uses the information received from the ABS wheel speed sensors for several systems such as anti-lock brake, traction control and stability control systems.
Sensors can be found at each wheel as well as at the differential or transmission tail shaft housing. NTK - which boasts more than 40 years of experience in the sensor business – explains that after years of its oxygen sensors, exhaust gas temperature sensors and air fuel ratio monitors leading the way for both vehicle manufacturers and the automotive aftermarket, the addition of the new Camshaft, Crankshaft, MAP and ABS Wheel Speed Sensors ranges marked a significant expansion of the NTK portfolio. “Our range, availability, technical support and OE quality makes NTK sensors the most trusted sensor brand for mechanical workshops,” NGK Spark Plugs Australia Senior Product Manager, James Filshie, said. “NTK have always been the sensor specialists you can count on, and this is now even more true thanks to our significantly expanded range. “There is no doubting that with these new offerings, which provide excellent Australian vehicle parc coverage and open up further OE replacement opportunities for aftermarket customers, our position as a world-leading ignition and sensor manufacturer has been cemented.” For more information, call NGK on 1300 554 059 or visit www.ngk.com.au
HOW POOR ENGINE MANAGEMENT CAN CAUSE CATALYTIC CONVERTER FAILURE
SWD explains that catalytic converter failure is a symptom of an issue elsewhere in the vehicle
Often, this failure stems from the engine management system, and so SWD recommends that before replacing the catalytic converter, the below issues be fixed first to avoid further issues. Engine servicing
Engines in need of service and older engines that burn oil due to worn cylinder walls, stuck rings, and worn valve guides will produce by-products that can foul the converter. When an engine is operating outside of the proper specifications, wear and damage may be caused to the catalytic converter as well as the engine itself. Incorrect air/fuel mixture, incorrect timing, or fouled spark plugs could lead to a catalytic converter failure or worse. Faulty spark plugs and leads
Spark plugs that do not fire, or which misfire, force unburned fuel into the exhaust system. Because the catalytic converter gets very hot, this unburned fuel can ignite inside the converter and can result in a partial or complete melt down of the ceramic catalyst. Coolant or oil entering the system
When oil or coolant makes its way into the exhaust system, it creates a thick carbon and soot which coats and eventually clogs the air passages in the converter’s ceramic honeycomb catalyst. The excess back pressure created can cause internal engine damage. The engine can pull burnt exhaust gasses back into the combustion chambers and reduce the efficiency of the next burn cycle and creating a loss of power and overheating of engine components. Worn out piston rings, failing gaskets, faulty valve seals or even warped engine components are all possible causes of this problem. Unburned fuel entering the system
Ideally, the fuel that powers the vehicle is burnt up in the combustion chamber. Any fuel that gets through the combustion chamber unburned enters the exhaust system and can ignite once it reaches the catalytic converter. This can overheat the converter far beyond its normal operating limit and cause a Melt Down. Possible causes are an improper fuel mixture, incorrect timing, bad spark plugs, a malfunctioning oxygen sensor, or a defective fuel injector.
WYNN’S MULTISERVE
The Wynn’s MultiServe is a 12V multifunctional service machine that operates effectively to independently clean a vehicle’s fuel injection system, air intake and turbo while treating clogged DPFs without dismantling. “Modern vehicles are equipped with many components that help them comply with today’s strict emissions regulations,” Wynn’s Australia Technical Sales Manager, Clinton Hair, said. “The challenge is that urban driving cycles combined with poor quality fuel and moisture in the fuel causes incomplete combustion, the byproducts of which is deposited on the engine’s internal components.” To remove these harmful deposits, Wynn’s says the Wynn’s MultiServe sets a new benchmark for internal engine decontamination, with its process using up to seven specially formulated products to clean the injectors, turbo, air intake on petrol and diesel engines, and particulate filters for diesel vehicles. “In most cases, the entire service is completed in less than 60 minutes. When you consider that removing, cleaning and refitting a DPF can take hours, the value of investing in a Wynn’s MultiServe quickly becomes apparent,” Clinton said. Connecting directly to the vehicle’s 12volt power supply, the Wynn’s MultiServe is portable, versatile and operates completely independent as a standalone unit, allowing it to be used not only in the workshop but also on-site. “As the demand for mobile service solutions increases, so has the popularity of our MultiServe machine,” Clinton said. “Workshops using the Wynn’s MultiServe can clean the injection system in both diesel and petrol vehicles directly with our specially formulated cleaning treatments to quickly address these issues and deliver their customers a noticeable improvement in performance and reliability.” The MultiServe is quick to set up, versatile and easy to use. In addition, the Wynn’s MultiServe is manufactured using the highest quality components and has step-by-step instructions, that are displayed on the digital display. The Wynn’s MultiServe is supplied with a range of fittings that cover the majority of vehicle applications and can be connected to all petrol and injection systems, including carburettor, K-, KE-, L-, LE-, LH-, Mono-jetronic, Motronic, Renix, PFI and common rail. For more information, visit www.wynns.net.au/multiserve
Faulty O2 Sensor
If the oxygen sensor is not functioning properly, it can send incorrect readings of exhaust gasses to the vehicle’s ECU. The faulty sensor readings can result in an improper fuel mixture condition. Too rich, and the catalyst can melt down from fuel burning inside the converter. Too lean, and the converter will not be able to serve its purpose changing hydrocarbons into safe elements. The warranty that comes with a new replacement catalytic converter will not cover the type of damage listed above, so SWD – which offers a wide range of catalytic converters, DPFs and other replacement parts – says it is important to ensure the cause is treated before the symptom. For more information, visit trade.swd.com.au
YOUR ENGINE MANAGEMENT NEEDS COVERED
CoolDrive Auto Parts says it has the range to meet your requirements
CoolDrive Auto Parts states that it is an engine management specialist, with an industry-leading product offering, headlined by AFI, an established brand of automotive petrol and diesel engine management components. The specialised AFI engine management program consists of a diverse range of both genuine quality and aftermarket components to suit a huge array of vehicles and applications. CoolDrive Auto Parts explains that all of AFI’s components match, or exceed, the OE specifications when it comes to performance, reliability and longevity. Complementing AFI are leading global brands including Denso, Bosch, Continental, Delphi, NTK, Walker, Nissens, BorgWarner, Valeo and Turbo Master Australia. The engine management product range at CoolDrive is extensive with all manner of equipment and parts available, including fuel pumps, turbo chargers, throttle bodies and vacuum pumps. Diesel-specific components are also available, as are a huge array of sensors, EGR valves, coolers and both common rail diesel and fuel injectors, plus more. Of particular note is the ‘exact match’ XS Injectors range, which CoolDrive Auto Parts says is a gamechanger for performance tuners who are seeking precision. XS Injectors have been designed to revolutionise flow testing and data matching and are the most accurate injector sets available on the market, says CoolDrive. CoolDrive says it also has the very latest in diagnostic tools and equipment to help workshops diagnose engine faults and to tackle issues with greater confidence, efficiency and profitability. As vehicle systems, especially engine management systems, become more complex to contend with stricter rules on emissions and better fuel efficiency, it is getting harder and lengthier to diagnose vehicle faults. This can result in poor profitability. Therefore, modern workshops need the right equipment to help identify the fault correctly and quickly with the right fix, the first time. For example, CoolDrive Auto Parts offers up the Bosch KTS, which it explains is a leading diagnostic tool featuring Pass-Thru programming/ coding capability and the ESI[tronic] 2.0 diagnostic software. It says this not only helps identify the fault, but supports with guided tests, known fixes and service information including wiring diagrams and service repair manuals. Additional new products at CoolDrive include the AFI Diagnostic Smoke Machine to help identify air leaks, and the AFI Walnut Blaster, which uses the natural power of walnut powder to remove carbon deposits from the inlet manifold. Carbon deposits cause engine management faults and premature failure of components. Carbon build-ups in the engine inlet manifold, EGR and DPF systems can be prevented with regular maintenance using industry-leading cleaning solutions such as those from Terraclean as an on-car treatment and Cataclean as an in-tank pour-in treatment. CoolDrive’s partnership with GYS has seen its Powerduction Induction Heat Tool products available, which can be useful for removing seized components such as spark or glow plugs. Another essential advanced diagnostic offering is the PicoScope range, which CoolDrive explains is the perfect PC Oscilloscope for measuring and testing virtually all the electronic components and circuits in any modern vehicle. CoolDrive also supports workshops with three Electronic Repair Centres, which service all of Australia from Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria. The state-of-the-art centres provide a unique testing and repair service, covering everything from obsolete early model systems to the latest in high technology, explains CoolDrive, which states highly trained staff have the expertise to test, diagnose and repair a wide range of systems, from ABS modules, ECU units, ignition and climate control modules, as well as security systems and complicated security integrated engine control systems. For further information, visit www.cooldrive.com.au
