Coolant question
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Coolant question
Where is a good place to get coolant for a 1990 7.3L? I am wanting to replace the coolant in my truck ASAP to prevent Cavitation. I have read mulitple threads and post on this forum about Cavitation but non of them really say what kind of coolant to use or mainly where to get it at. I called several auto parts stores asking for heavy duty anitfreeze and none of them had any.
Also do they make a anitfreeze with SCA's already in it?
All the help will be great, just trying to keep the old 7.3L running.
Thanks
Also do they make a anitfreeze with SCA's already in it?
All the help will be great, just trying to keep the old 7.3L running.
Thanks
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From: Mi'kma'ki
tractor supply or napa carry the straight (non mixed) fleet charge.
this is the example to follow right here, when looking for just coolant,for your diesel:
you mistakenly looked for "heavy duty" rather than "low silicate".
since your at it,
now is a good time for new (from NAPA) lower and upper hoses w/new clamps and a new 13lb rated rad cap.
this is the example to follow right here, when looking for just coolant,for your diesel:
since your at it,
now is a good time for new (from NAPA) lower and upper hoses w/new clamps and a new 13lb rated rad cap.
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From: Mi'kma'ki
you might not.
however eventually they fail.
it's either do it now while the system is drained,or wait until your beside the road after a possible overheat condition,that possibly blew a head gasket or two,until you noticed a large puff of white steaming smoke,and look back into the rear view mirror and see a stream of expensive coolant all over the road that you just bought because one finally had enough and blew open on ya.
for under $20 bucks total,it's a good idea to just grab 'em now instead.know what i mean?
especially if you think they're original 15+ yr old hoses.
its advised to change the cap every other flush because they slowly loose their pressure rating.
however eventually they fail.
it's either do it now while the system is drained,or wait until your beside the road after a possible overheat condition,that possibly blew a head gasket or two,until you noticed a large puff of white steaming smoke,and look back into the rear view mirror and see a stream of expensive coolant all over the road that you just bought because one finally had enough and blew open on ya.
for under $20 bucks total,it's a good idea to just grab 'em now instead.know what i mean?
especially if you think they're original 15+ yr old hoses.its advised to change the cap every other flush because they slowly loose their pressure rating.