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Can I use Zerex CAT-EC1 coolant in my 6.0?

   
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Old 12-15-2013, 06:01 PM
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Can I use Zerex CAT-EC1 coolant in my 6.0?
The front of the bottle says:
Cummings
Cat
Dodge

no mention of F.O.R.D.....

I seem to remember some posts stating this is Ok to use?
 
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Old 12-15-2013, 06:09 PM
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Yes, there are quite a few guys running Zerex.
 
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Old 12-15-2013, 06:12 PM
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Yup. Brand doesn't matter as long as it says EC-1 on the bottle. I use Final Charge EC-1 and my truck seems to love it.
 
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Old 12-15-2013, 06:14 PM
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Thanks gentlemen!
 
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Old 12-16-2013, 07:01 AM
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That's what I use....couldn't beat the price.
 
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Old 12-16-2013, 09:14 AM
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I run it too. No problems. Picked it up at NAPA.
 
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