Also known as Intercoolers.Northern Radiator takes pride in its depth and breadth of it’s charge air cooler program. Northern’s charge air coolers are designed from the ground up to meet or exceed OE specs and offer superior quality throughout.FEATURES & BENEFITSOver 300 models covering thousands of truck and bus applications!Laser-scanned cast tanks for exact match of OE fit on every charge air cooler we develop.Built brand new. No recores or rebuilt units. No core charges.Leaking Charge Air CoolerLeaks away turbo boostLow or no boost means massive horsepower lossLoss of boost or no boost creates more heatUses more fuelConsider this, by finding and taking care of an air leak you can easily save $$$ on fuel. See Charge Air Cooler Test KitCAC FailuresCAC's usually are replaced every 3 to 5 years50% of all CAC failures are the direct result of failed turbo chargersHeatVibrationInternal pressure cycling will eventually create stress cracking and metal fatigueCommon Symptoms of FailureLoss of engine powerIncreased fuel consumptionElevated coolant temperaturesExhaust manifold failurePremature piston, ring, and valve failureTurbocharger failureIncreased particulate levels in emissionsTesting CACsTesting CACs on a regular interval is a mustCACs are unlike radiators that are filled with coolant that will give visible signs of a leakCACs must have a pressure test performed to confirm its integrityAccording to most OEM specifications, CACs that show a pressure drop of greater than 5 PSI within 15 seconds when pressurized at 30 PSI should be replaced (see chart below)Northern's CAC Test Kit (RW0090-11)Use the tool to safely, efficiently, and effectivly determine whether any CAC passes or fails the manufacturer's specificationsUniversal design compatible with most manufacturers CAC10 minutes is all it should take in most applicationsEducation and testing is the key to CAC salesManufacturerAcceptable LossTimingPressureCaterpillar5 psi15 seconds30 psiCummins (ISB, ISC, N14)7 psi15 seconds30 psiCummins (ISX, M11)5 psi15 seconds30 psiDetroit Diesel5 psi30 seconds25psiDodge7 psi15 seconds30 psiFord1.5 psi60 seconds28 psiInternational5 psi15 seconds30 psiGMC/Chevy5 psi15 seconds30 psiMack5 psi15 seconds30 psiMercedes5 psi15 seconds25 psiVolvo7 psi15 seconds30 psi Note: Charge air coolers are not designed to be 100% air tight and leak free. Downloadable Resources *Northern’s charge air coolers have a 2 year warranty from date of installation.Shop CACs