Champion Cooling Systems
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.
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.
These old Toyota Trucks were all the rage for lifted and lowered activity back in the 1990s. Then a trend shifted, and we didn’t see too many of these for a while. But they’re making a comeback in a big way. Find out how Scott got a new factory engine for just $200!
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.
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.
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.
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.
As you know, shiny surfaces require upkeep if you want them to remain shiny, and that includes your polished Champion Radiator. In this entry, we’ll show one way to bring back that polish for car show season using basic supplies from any parts store.
Our Inline Coolant Filters are an essential part of your cooling system’s maintenance, allowing you to inspect the condition of your coolant at any time, regardless of engine coolant temperature. We’ll show you the proper way to clean your filter element.
There’s a difference between an overflow tank and an expansion tank. We explain the differences here, it’s based on whether you have a sealed system, or a vented system, and that can affect which coolant you should use.