coolant additive issue
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coolant additive issue
Just looking for some second opinions
I checked my coolant the other day using some NAPA test strips. These strips check PH, freeze point, and the "other" which I dont recall what it is called but this is the thing we diesel owners need to watch. Well, the "other" tested way high which per the bottle I needed to recharge the coolant system. So, I recharged. I drained the radiator, filled with water and drove a few miles till the engine warmed to norm temp. I drained again. I then recharged with Shell antifreeze and a bottle of NAPA coolant additive. After driving the truck a few times I rechecked and it is calling for a recharge again.? The old coolant had not been in the system but a few yrs so it looked good. I dont have any leaks, I dont have to make any adds. No water in the oil. Right now I am thinking I need to buy some new test strips but wanted to get a second opinion. Any thought would be helpful.
thanks
MW
I checked my coolant the other day using some NAPA test strips. These strips check PH, freeze point, and the "other" which I dont recall what it is called but this is the thing we diesel owners need to watch. Well, the "other" tested way high which per the bottle I needed to recharge the coolant system. So, I recharged. I drained the radiator, filled with water and drove a few miles till the engine warmed to norm temp. I drained again. I then recharged with Shell antifreeze and a bottle of NAPA coolant additive. After driving the truck a few times I rechecked and it is calling for a recharge again.? The old coolant had not been in the system but a few yrs so it looked good. I dont have any leaks, I dont have to make any adds. No water in the oil. Right now I am thinking I need to buy some new test strips but wanted to get a second opinion. Any thought would be helpful.
thanks
MW
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