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Antifreeze
Since I'm flushing my system from the oil/antifreeze mix I have going on now, is there a product preference between this Peak Fleet or I see two Rotella ELC and Rotella Ultra ELC for my 2001
Peak Fleet PEAK COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL | FLEET CHARGE | HEAVY DUTY COOLANT/ANTIFREEZE | FAQS
Shell Rotella http://s07.static-shell.com/content/...s-brochure.pdf
Anybody use the Ford additive? http://www.fordparts.com/Products/Ch...-Coolants.aspx
Peak Fleet PEAK COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL | FLEET CHARGE | HEAVY DUTY COOLANT/ANTIFREEZE | FAQS
Shell Rotella http://s07.static-shell.com/content/...s-brochure.pdf
Anybody use the Ford additive? http://www.fordparts.com/Products/Ch...-Coolants.aspx
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The Peak fleet charge is a regular ethylene glycol coolant, but it is pre- charged with SCA additive. It requires checking and adjusting the SCA level periodically. Peak also makes an ELC that is more comparable to the Rotella ELC, Final Charge.
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This is what we use in our fleet. Its available at our local auto supply stores.
http://yanmarhelp.com/images/texacoNitritefree.pdf
http://yanmarhelp.com/images/texacoNitritefree.pdf
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Hey last question on this, the truck is already 15 years old, but if I go to the Rotella ELC is there much of a benefit to adding the coolant filter, it has the best benefit with the green coolants right?
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There's a huge difference between those two coolants. Huge.
Do your homework and know the difference and what you want to run. Check out the thread I have posted in this forum regarding coolant information. Just use the search term "Gooch" and you'll find it.
Adding a coolant filter is always a good idea.
Stewart
Do your homework and know the difference and what you want to run. Check out the thread I have posted in this forum regarding coolant information. Just use the search term "Gooch" and you'll find it.
Stewart
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Thanks Stewart, the main thing with any ELC seemed to be availability, but I was able to finally find some on the shelf at a local store. Now if I could just figure out the easiest way to get the rear drain plugs out, I don't think they've ever been touched I've been soaking them in Blaster for days, and with my larger starter I'm thinking I need to take it off to get pass side. ��
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vtown00,
Glad you found some. For those that may be looking in the future big rig repair shops often have over the counter sales. I get Rotella concentrate at about $13 a gallon. Look for these truck centers or something like them
Kenworth, Hino, Ford, Volvo, Isuzu ? MHC
Glad you found some. For those that may be looking in the future big rig repair shops often have over the counter sales. I get Rotella concentrate at about $13 a gallon. Look for these truck centers or something like them
Kenworth, Hino, Ford, Volvo, Isuzu ? MHC
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I just bought a case from Amazon 3 days ago.
Now that I'm not mobil, here's the link I was referring to in my previous post: Gooch's Coolant Flush Procedure and In-Depth Coolant Information
Check it out and you'll find instructions for how to access the drain plugs without removing the starter.
Stewart
Now if I could just figure out the easiest way to get the rear drain plugs out, I don't think they've ever been touched I've been soaking them in Blaster for days, and with my larger starter I'm thinking I need to take it off to get pass side. ��
Check it out and you'll find instructions for how to access the drain plugs without removing the starter.
Stewart
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ok I see it states put a 1/4" ratchet head there, but in no way will that give me enough torque to loosen this rusted plug on either side of the truck, maybe if I didn't live in salt belt Ohio. I feel like if I push any more I'm going to round the plug out, I sprayed blaster yet again an will try later.
If I'm not able to get them off am I better off keeping green coolant in it?
If I'm not able to get them off am I better off keeping green coolant in it?
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Lots of soaking and take a small butane torch and heat the block AROUND the plug. This will expand the metal around the plug loosing it. Thats just how i get stubborn bolts out. Worst case giver all u got ! If it strips out weld a piece of flat bar or round stock to the plug and that should get it out. Ive sone that a few times.
And Stewart correct me if I'm wrong and i hope I'm not just for my wallets sake and a waste of my time but i was going to suggest to the OP and anyone else if you can't find coolant you can always stop by your local CAT Dealer and pick up CAT-ELC EC1 which is what I'm running ! (do i get a gold star for that or a red star ) ?
And Stewart correct me if I'm wrong and i hope I'm not just for my wallets sake and a waste of my time but i was going to suggest to the OP and anyone else if you can't find coolant you can always stop by your local CAT Dealer and pick up CAT-ELC EC1 which is what I'm running ! (do i get a gold star for that or a red star ) ?
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If you can't get the plugs out you can just re-flush with distilled water 3-4 times ( running to operating temp ) and should be good. A bit of a pain and costs a little bit but it will get the job done. Now if I had just paid attention and used the correct CAT ELC EC-1 coolant instead of the conventional ELC I would not need to do it again.
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I used Gooch's procedure a couple of years ago and it worked perfectly. Didn't have the guts to experiment with different brands of antifreeze because of the cavitation issues so I used Ford Gold concentrate. As I remember, it was rather expensive. Didn't have problems with the plugs either.
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