SouthPOINTE Radiator Blog

An AC Condenser is a main component within the AC system. For an AC system to work, it needs a gas or liquid form of refrigerant to cool it. The job of an AC condenser is to convert the AC’s incoming refrigerant vapor into a cooled liquid form. How do you know when to get […]

By using a stainless steel coolant tube, you get a high strength-to-weight ratio that other materials cannot provide. Also, a Southpointe Radiator Coolant Tube with 314 gages stainless steel, has much more strength and durability compared to other tubes on the market. Are you tired of replacing your coolant tubes at an alarming rate? With […]

One of the most important parts of a semi-truck or heavy-duty truck is the radiator. The radiator is an essential part of the cooling system for your engine. Large truck engines can produce massive amounts of heat. A properly functioning radiator can help reduce the heat on the engine to help it run better. No […]

As a semi-truck fleet manager responsible for keeping trucks on the road, you need reliable parts fast and at a fair price. Southpointe Radiator makes custom heavy-duty truck parts for semi fleets and you can in minutes!  Semi-trucks and trailers take a beating out there. Rough roads, cold weather, and excessive heat are just a […]

Southpointe Radiator is a member and strongly supports NARSA, The International Heat Transfer Association. We are proud to be NARSA Heavy Duty Certified and we want our customers to know. They recognize our radiator shop and our technicians to have the equipment and technical knowledge to provide parts for heavy-duty repairs with a high level of product quality […]

As a dedicated supplier of replacement parts on coolant tubes and fan clutches for Detroit Diesel heavy-duty trucks Southpointe Radiator is excited Detroit Diesel Engines are making a comeback. Detroit Diesel will offer medium-duty diesel engines to Daimler Trucks North America in 2016. All model Daimler Trucks and Thomas Built School Buses will be carrying […]

Operating big machinery is a skilled job, one that is not easy and holds high responsibility for truckers. That is why it is important to keep your truck maintained to prevent costly breakdowns and having to buy replacement parts. With the abundant amount of heat the engine receives it is a priority, you keep a […]

Detroit Diesel parts can be found in several top brands in the Daimler Trucks North America family of trucks, such as Freightliner, Western Star, SelecTrucks, Freightliner Custom Chassis, and Thomas Built. Detroit Diesel has been around for over 75 years and is one of the most innovative companies in the industry. If you are looking […]

Fan clutches are one of the most misunderstood cooling components. It controls the fan speed of the fan to meet the cooling needs of the engine. Almost all rear-wheel vehicles use Fan Clutch to control the speed of the fan, this gives the ability to provide high air and good fuel economy. There are three […]

100% Made in the USA by Southpointe Radiator They say if you want something done right, do it yourself. After exploring all the options in Coolant Tubes offered in the heavy-duty truck market, that’s exactly what Southpointe Radiator decided to do. Southpointe Radiator is located in Taylor Michigan and has been family owned for more […]