Southpointe Radiator

With the warm weather right around the corner, it is time to make sure your condenser and A/C parts are working properly.  The cooling system in large heavy-duty trucks is essential to help you make it through the hot summers. Semi-Truck Condensers A semi-truck condenser is a part of the air conditioning system of a […]

As a long-standing member of NARSA, Southpointe Radiator representatives will be attending the spring conference. The conference will be held on April 27 & 28 in Rochester, New York. The theme for this year’s conference is “Fabricate to Generate Profits”. You can learn how companies are able to fabricate parts to expand services and business. […]

Keeping your engine cool is an important step in maintaining your engine for years to come. Every semi-truck owner wants to save on fuel economy and horsepower and a properly functioning fan clutch does just that. A fan clutch is usually thermostatically controlled, meaning depending on the temperature of the engine determines when the fan […]

R-1234yf is fairly similar to R-134a with a few key differences. R-1234yf has a global warming potential (GWP) 300 times lower than R-134a. When spilled, R-1234yf evaporates quickly which prevents the product from entering drains, unlike R-134a. If an average car leaks out the refrigerant one time into the atmosphere, it equals 80 gallons of […]

A properly working DPF keeps your semi on the road For every diesel semi or truck longevity is a concern. For many, their truck is the source of their livelihood. If you are a fleet manager,  the semi trucks “are” the business. In any case, the vehicle(s) must last long enough to see a return […]

Most factory-installed surge tanks are not built to last.  A majority are made from plastic which is just not that durable. At SouthPOINTE Radiator, we sell aluminum fabricated surge tanks that have a lifetime warranty on any cracking or welds.

This is only in relation to an OE (Original Equipment) unit being plastic tanks and aluminum core. In addition, the all-metal replacement radiator being constructed of copper and brass. All Metal Replacement Radiators Don’t Last and We Don’t Sell Them The OE unit on average weighs 40 pounds without the framework. The common all-metal unit […]

Keeping your truck on the road is always an owner/operator’s top priority. But unfortunately, over time components just break down and repairs are unavoidable. The good news is your friends at Southpointe Radiator offer year around truck repair services.

EVENT Has Ended Wednesday, October 16th, Southpointe Radiator will be hosting two seminars on DPF/DOC cleaning and new replacement units. Learn all about how to clean your Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) and how to clean it. Also, learn how to install new replacement units as well.

With fall right around the corner and Labor Day quickly approaching it means school is back in session. A lot of school districts need to maintain and operate a pretty large fleet of school buses. When it comes to buses you need them to be on time and reliable.