How To's: Tips from thermal specialists that save you time and money
Schwäbisch Hall, July 2010. Contamination can lead to cooler breakdown. The most common culprit is "rust sludge", which is caused by using the wrong antifreeze agent, failing to clean the system sufficiently when making repairs or by reusing coolant effluent. "Rust sludge" blocks the narrow channels in the system and accelerates corrosion and wear. The cooling system requires flushing by a professional. The extent of the contamination and the various vehicle manufacturer instructions specify the method and the flushing agent to be used. In modern flat-tube cooling systems, however, it is often no longer possible to flush all components, meaning that the parts have to be replaced. Coolers and heat exchangers are particularly affected. Electrical valves, thermostat and cover cannot be flushed either and also need to be replaced. Tips and specific instructions on flushing and how to dispose of cooling- and cleaning agents and how to refill cooling agent are provided by the thermal management experts at Behr Hella Service and Hella Online in a "Technical Information" in the Hella Aftermarket Club.
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Behr Hella Service GmbH, Schwäbisch Hall: The joint venture by the automotive suppliers Behr (specialist for vehicle air conditioning and engine cooling) and Hella (specialist for components and systems for lighting technology and electronics) deals with the global independent aftermarket for vehicle air conditioning and engine cooling. The joint venture combines Behr Service activities on the independent aftermarket and the air-conditioning sector of the Hella aftermarket organization. Behr and Hella each have a 50% share in the joint venture. The combination of Hella's global sales organisation with Behr's product know-how and the linking of activities in the field of vehicle air conditioning and engine cooling for the parts business is a consistent further development of the already existing cooperation between Behr and Hella in the field of climate control and front-end modules.
