X2...........great call on that Rodney!

 

Thanks for the direction guys! I might as well have an admin delete this thread and start it over so i don't confuse the crap out of people......but anyway, i got everything all switched around and a new filter. They didn't have the uncharged coolant filter, only the WIX one with ten units of SCA's added into it. I don't think that it will hurt anything having fleet charge and a SCA filter on it. I know I'm extra safe right?

Anyway, it was to dark to take pictures, plus i have to shorten and reroute a hose or two so it doesn't look like crap like it does now.....then ill fix the pictures again. At least i learned something today right?!?!

 

That's right! It's always a good thing when you're learning! Get those new pics up

 

I will tomorrow hopefully. I got work

 

Top to the right, side to the left

And yes, get a new filter when you change it.

my god do these things collect a lot of stuff!

I tried to show everything in the other picture, hard to follow the hoses.

 

What coolant are you using? What filter did you put on. 10 units of SCA makes me think that you used a filter for the green/blue type of coolants that use DCA4/FW16 additive. If that's the case then 10 units is way too much unless you have new coolant with no additives.

 

OK, I just reread your last post, I missed the part where you mentioned Fleetcharge coolant. You should be using an uncharged filter or one with the Penray need release formula. 10 units SCA is too much nitrite.

 

Ill order one at work today. I just needed to get it driving to get to work lol. Thanks again

 

BlueMule is correct.you can overdose the coolant system with sca's.
the coolant filter you put on simply dumps it's contents.
you'll now have to flush your system and start over promptly.a bit costly mistake there,but hey,we all make 'em from time to time.
fyi the penray need release filter that screws onto the NAPA/WIX filter head #4019 which takes a filter with thread size of 11/16-16 is #NF2088
(i scored mine from ebay.)
info on how this one works with your fleetcharge:
http://www.penray.com/images/NeedRel...eSellSheet.pdf
or of course like also stated,run a basic blank napa/wix and add your own liquid when required via testing with strips.but right now,a full system flush is in order.
i ran two basic blanks to remove the sand casting before installing the more expensive need release filter.
first filter cut open: https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...l#post10721484
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7. What is meant by the term Fill-For-Life technology?
The Fill-for-Life alternative provides for easy, low cost monitoring of the coolant inhibitor and freeze protection levels. Fill-For-Life is an extended service maintenance program developed by Fleet Charge and Penray researchers. It is very simple. Users simply install a Penray Need-Release filter on an engine coolant system (up to 30 gallons). Every 18 months the filter is replaced. This practice eliminates scheduled coolant changes.

9. What maintenance does Fleet Charge require?
The recommended maintenance for Fleet Charge in systems up to 30 gallons is the Penray Need-Release filter. Change the Need-Release every 18 months, 150,000 miles or 3,000 operating hours (whichever comes first). Under this program there is no scheduled coolant change interval.
http://www.fleetchargeantifreeze.com/faq.htm#7

 

Im not going to flush it lol. Ill jusr drain it and refill it...for the third time

 

Actually, since i have a 65-35 coolant-water mix, im going to do it right. I grabbed some test strips from work, and i will test the SCA's. If need be, which it will, ill drain some and add water and change the coolant filter. Sound good? As long as the sca's are at acceptable levels and i have a good coolant/water level it should be good?

 

What test strips are you going to use?

You need either Penray 2 way or Penray 3 way strips to test the nitrite level.
Ideally you should be 1500ppm.

 

Okay, how much up or down can they be?

 

Rob
It should be between 1200 and 2400ppm and I believe the fleetcharge comes from the bottle at 1500. Even with 10 SCA units in the filter I don't think it was on their long enough to raise the level to over 2400ppm. I'd check it with a strip and if it's within specs just get an unloaded filter.

What were the test strips you brought home?

 

I need some strips.