How to Choose the Right Parts and Lubricants for Loaders, Engines, and Cooling Systems

In the winter, the cold, dust, and harsh weather conditions pose significant challenges to machinery. In cold environments, the performance of loaders, generators, and other heavy machinery can be easily affected, so proper “fueling” is essential to ensure smooth operation.

This article will guide you on how to properly “fuel” your equipment in the winter by selecting the right air filters, lubricants, fuels, and coolants, ensuring your machines operate efficiently in low-temperature conditions.

1. Impact of Winter Operating Conditions on Machinery

During winter, as temperatures drop rapidly, the cold weather not only makes it difficult for equipment to start but also affects engine lubrication, air filter efficiency, and the proper functioning of the cooling system. Additionally, the dry air and high dust levels put extra strain on filters, causing premature wear on machinery.

To ensure your machines continue running efficiently in severe cold, it is crucial to provide the proper “fueling” for different systems.

2. Engine Air Filter: Protecting the Engine and Boosting Power

In the dry, windy environment of winter, the combination of dust and low temperatures becomes a major challenge for the performance of the loader engine. To ensure optimal engine performance, choosing the right air filter is critical.

Choosing Oil Bath Air Filters

Oil bath air filters effectively filter out dust and perform better in cold environments. Depending on the temperature conditions, we recommend the following specifications of air filter oils for diesel engines:

In cold environments, selecting the appropriate viscosity of lubricant oil effectively protects the engine, preventing cold start difficulties and wear. Ensuring the correct lubricant specification will not only extend engine life but also guarantee efficient operation.

3. Cooling System: Prevent Freezing, Improve Cold Resistance

The cold weather in winter may cause freezing in the cooling system, leading to equipment damage. To ensure the normal operation of the cooling system and improve the cold resistance of the loader, selecting the right coolant is essential.

Coolant Selection Guidelines

The freezing point of the coolant should be approximately 10°C lower than the local lowest temperature. If the appropriate coolant has not been added, it is necessary to drain the engine’s water valves immediately after parking to prevent freezing and damage to engine components.

Coolant Selection:

Choosing coolant based on temperature changes ensures that freezing does not occur in extremely cold weather:

• Selection Principle: The freezing point of the coolant should be about 10°C lower than the minimum temperature.
• Cold Environments: Select high-efficiency antifreeze to ensure the engine and other components are not damaged by freezing.

4. Lubricating Oil: Reduce Wear and Enhance Efficiency, Ensure Smooth Engine Start

In winter, temperatures are low, and conventional lubricating oils become more viscous, leading to difficulties in engine start-up and increased wear. Therefore, selecting the appropriate viscosity of lubricating oil is critical for winter use.

Lubricating Oil Selection:

Choose the right viscosity of lubricating oil based on the lowest local temperature to ensure smooth engine start-up and operation.

By selecting the correct oil viscosity based on the minimum temperature, you can effectively reduce cold-start resistance and minimize engine wear, ensuring that equipment starts smoothly and operates efficiently.

5. Fuel Selection: Ensure Combustion Efficiency and Power Output

Fuel selection directly impacts engine combustion efficiency and power output. In cold weather, choosing the right type of diesel is crucial to ensure the engine starts smoothly and performs efficiently.

Fuel Selection Guide:

• No. 5 Diesel: For areas with a minimum temperature above 8°C.
• No. 0 Diesel: For areas with a minimum temperature above 4°C.
• No. -10 Diesel: For areas with a minimum temperature above -5°C.

Important Note: Ensure that the fuel used meets the GB 19147 standard, and select the appropriate diesel model according to local temperatures as per GB 252.

6. Conclusion: Winter “Fueling” Ensures Efficient Equipment Operation

As winter arrives, cold temperatures and dust can negatively impact equipment performance. By selecting the appropriate OEM parts, lubricants, coolants, and fuels, you can ensure that loaders and other machinery continue to operate smoothly in cold environments, improving equipment durability and work efficiency.

• Oil Bath Air Filter: Effectively filters dust and ensures efficient engine operation.
• Lubricating Oil: Select the correct viscosity for cold start and smooth operation.
• Coolant: Choose the appropriate coolant to prevent freezing.
• Fuel Selection: Ensure fuel meets local environmental temperature requirements.

Properly “fueling” your equipment not only extends its lifespan but also ensures it performs efficiently even in harsh winter conditions.