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Fire Truck Cooling Pack Recore
One type of truck that needs radiator and A/C system repair is the fire truck. At SouthPOINTE Radiator, we repair fire trucks, school buses, garbage trucks, construction trucks, and much more. If your fleet needs maintenance or repairs make sure to contact SouthPOINTE Radiator today! Fire Truck Models Several companies manufacture fire trucks, ranging from […]
Read more »Is your Truck A/C system set for summer?
As we approach the summer days, many will run the air conditioning within their truck. Ensuring that each part that makes up the A/C system is properly functioning will provide truck drivers with the air necessary to keep cool. Importance of the A/C System A/C systems are made up of many parts including the truck’s […]
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AKS Tru-Cut CNC Plasma Cutting System
To help create the industry’s best surge tanks and parts, SouthPOINTE Radiator uses the AKS Tru-Cut CNC plasma cutter. This cutter as well as more state-of-the-art equipment we use helps us provide the best possible product for our customers. Stainless steel coolant tubes, surge tanks, exhaust tubes, and much more are all built in-house. Our […]
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Truck Repair Services In Michigan
At Southpointe Radiator, we have been providing semi-truck repair services for over 30 years. Located in Taylor, Michigan, we offer services such as radiator repair, high-pressure cooler repair, shell and tube heat exchanger repair, welding, fabrication, and DPF filter cleaning.
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Diesel Particulate Filter Cleaning Service
When looking for a cleaning diesel particulate filter near me, look no further than SouthPOINTE Radiator. At SouthPOINTE Radiator we offer quick and accurate cleaning for all types of Diesel Particulate Filters. Diesel Particulate Filter Introduction The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) introduced regulations requiring the use of DPFs in heavy-duty diesel engines. This started in […]
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How To Measure A Radiator
One question we always get is how to measure a radiator correctly. When ordering a radiator (call us today at 734.351.5365) you need to have accurate measurements of your radiator. In addition to radiators, SouthPOINTE Radiator also carries the hoses and surge tanks you need for a proper installation. Measure a Radiator: Downflow or Crossflow […]
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Charge Air Cooler Repair
Charge Air Coolers Charge air coolers, also known as intercoolers or aftercoolers, are an essential component in semi-trucks and other turbocharged or supercharged engines. Their primary function is to cool down the compressed air before it enters the engine’s combustion chamber. Many semi-trucks use turbochargers to increase the amount of air delivered to the engine. […]
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Condensers – Importance and Use
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 […]
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NARSA Spring Conference
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. […]
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The Importance of a Fan Clutch And Replacements
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 […]
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