coolant question
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Well guys I finally tracked concentrate Chevron delo from my local Prime Lube dealer. The best part is my shop is getting an oil delivery this week and they will deliver it with our normal guy.
Thanks for all the help, now I cant wait to do this flush and get it done with.
-AJ
Thanks for all the help, now I cant wait to do this flush and get it done with.
-AJ
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Gooch's Backflush & Coolant Information Thread - FTE
It's Gooch's backflush instructional, reprinted with his permission, along with his ELC coolant info. I've also added to the ELC info that I've learned after more research the past year and a half.
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ELC can save time & money. The extra cost of ELC is easily recovered and can save money in the long run. Most likely the last time you ever have to do a coolant flush and fill. No need to use SCAs so no test strips or testing. No need for a coolant filter. Water pump lasts longer without SCAs. Much less chance of cavitation erosion. There is a reason that truck fleets use it.
except change the word "can" to the word WILL in sentences #1 and #2. The reason I say this is that truck fleets use it because it WILL save money (time is money too) and yields better protection for engines, though I still believe in a coolant filter (we have them on all the diesel trucks).
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Yep. Advantages to a heavy duty OAT ELC are present in the form of better cavitation and corrosion protection, particularly as time wears on, when other lesser coolants like the H-OAT (the Zerex G-05 and Ford Gold coolants are Hybrid OAT coolants) and conventional "green" coolants must be flushed.
OAT ELC has better heat transfer, less maintenance, longer life, and proven heavy duty use that meet the most strict standards in the industry are others.
Stewart
OAT ELC has better heat transfer, less maintenance, longer life, and proven heavy duty use that meet the most strict standards in the industry are others.
Stewart
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