Coolant filters play a vital role in maintaining the health of commercial vehicles as well as heavy duty diesel engines. That’s because coolant filters protect the engine from contamination as well as corrosion.
While coolant filters are very important for engine health, they often remain overlooked by vehicle owners.
Filter Services UK is a leading supplier of vehicle filters, including coolant filters made by some of the top brands available on the market.
So that you can experience the very best engine performance and overall lifespan of your vehicle, we’re here to explain the top reasons why coolant filters matter.
What Is a Coolant Filter?
If you didn’t know your vehicle had a coolant filter, or if you’ve heard ‘coolant filter’ being mentioned following an MOT but aren’t really sure what one does, this bit is for you!
Simply put, a coolant filter is found in your engine’s cooling system. It’s placed there because it works to remove contaminants from the coolant as it circulates. Potential contaminants come in different forms, but they commonly include rust, scale, sludge, metal particles and even debris left over from the engine manufacturing process.
It’s an understatement to say that you definitely don’t want any form of contaminants in your coolant, which is why a coolant filter is needed. Beyond creating a physical barrier, some coolant filters also contain chemical additives (known as Supplemental Coolant Additives or SCAs) that help maintain the correct coolant chemistry.
How Coolant Filters Protect Engine Health
To further break down what we’ve just explained, there are many reasons why you need to protect your car’s engine by using a coolant filter.
These can be summarised as the following advantages.
Prevents Internal Corrosion
By removing abrasive particles and maintaining proper coolant chemistry, filters reduce corrosion of engine components. This is particularly important for diesel engines with wet cylinder liners.
Improves Cooling Efficiency
Similar to the filtering which is applied to domestic central heating installations, vehicle coolant filters can also work to improve efficiency. That’s because any mechanical system will always be negatively impacted if debris is flowing around the system.
In the case of your engine, clean coolant flows more freely and transfers heat more effectively. This then helps the engine to maintain stable operating temperatures and reduces the risk of overheating.
Extends Component Life
It’s not just the engine itself which benefits from a coolant filter. That’s because water pumps, thermostats, radiators and heater cores all benefit from cleaner coolant. Reducing debris as much as possible will also lower maintenance costs over the lifecycle of the vehicle.
Reduces Downtime
At Filter Services, our headquarters can be found just outside the busy A61. However, wherever you happen to be based in the UK, we can all agree that there is nothing worse than when you need to get out on the road for work, but your vehicle is having engine trouble.
Using an engine coolant filter (and replacing it as necessary) can go a long way in preventing breakdowns due to engine problems. For UK fleet operators and plant equipment users in particular, fewer cooling-related failures mean less unplanned downtime and improved vehicle reliability.
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If it’s time to replace the coolant filter in your vehicle, then Filter Services is here to help.
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