It seems almost every summer, when the temperatures rise higher than usual, overheating concerns plague our customers. Sometimes it’s a simple, often overlooked issue that can be fixed without going to an expensive shop, or by replacing parts that don’t need replacing.
Understanding How An Automotive Relay Works
Most switches handle up to 15 amps, but when the component you want to switch on requires more than twice the amperage, a relay will safely allow the current to flow without overheating the switch. We explain how the relay functions, and provide valuable pointers.
Are You Still Using Incandescent Bulbs In Your Classic?
If you’re still running the same bulb technology they had back in the muscle car era, you should see the road you’re traveling on with LED lighting. It’s one of those upgrades that is happening all around you, and it’s not a bad thing, either.
Installing Your Champion Inline Coolant Filter
Our Inline Coolant Filter is a great way to help support a healthy cooling system, allowing you to see the condition of the coolant at any time. Although it is pretty straightforward, but we do have a few helpful tips to make for a clean installation.
S.B. 1392 – What Does Leno’s Law Mean for California?
Leno’s Law has different meanings depending on who you’re talking to. Some think it will just flat out exempt you from California’s Smog Check program, but it can be misleading if you don’t have all the facts. We did some research, and provide details.
Mounting Electric Fans To Your Champion Fan Shroud
There’s definitely a wrong way to install an electric cooling fan, but there are a couple of correct ways to install a single or dual fan setup. Here we’ll show some best practices for installing your electric fan, and provide some pointers for a smooth installation.
Transmission Fluid Coolers: Is The Radiator Cooler Enough?
When it comes to keeping your transmission functioning properly, your fluid needs to be hot enough to keep itself cool under pressure. often time, people assume that they can just add a larger cooler, but that could cause internal issues with your transmission.
Running A Bypass Switch On Your Electric Cooling Fans
If you’ve ever walked past a car and wondered why the cooling fans are still running, that usually means they wired the fans differently. If you think that’s draining the battery unnecessarily, you’re correct, and we’ll explain why it’s not necessary.
Flex Fans: Minimal Gain, Diminishing Performance
Once you fall into under the spell of dressing up your engine compartment, there are some items that provide great looks but they either don’t provide a performance gain – or they claim to increase power only to fall short when it comes to function. Flex fans can deceive you.
What Exactly Does Your Thermostat Do For Your Engine?
Installing a lower-temp thermostat because your engine runs too hot isn’t going to change anything, your thermostat doesn’t necessarily control the temperature – it regulates the temperature. We explain a little more about how your thermostat functions.
