Southpointe Radiator Blog

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 […]

No matter the size, make, or model, you can bet that Southpointe Radiator has the perfect exhaust pipe for your truck. Each and every one of our aftermarket replacement exhaust pipes is made in-house and are built in various different sizes. We make sure that they are constructed from 304 stainless steel, which is strong, […]

Our goal here at Southpointe Radiator is to provide our customers with only the best aftermarket stainless steel coolant tubes. This is why we design our coolant tubes in-house, out of only the finest 304 stainless steel. Our 304 stainless steel design, and replacement coolant tubes for Kenworth, Ford, Freightliner, Peterbilt, or Western Star trucks […]

During the summer months, there is not a more important part to your truck’s engine than the radiator. Truck radiators keep the engine cool and prevent it from overheating. Every truck radiator is important of course, so no matter what model of truck you are driving or what type of radiator, make sure you Inspect […]