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Old Aug 1, 2018 | 12:50 PM
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This coolant ok?

It's the only thing i've been able to find on amazon that is CAT EC-1.

https://www.amazon.com/Zerex-Extended-Antifreeze-Coolant-Concentrated/dp/B0033QVL9C/ref=sr_1_3?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1533145495&sr=1-3&keywords=coolant+ec-1 https://www.amazon.com/Zerex-Extended-Antifreeze-Coolant-Concentrated/dp/B0033QVL9C/ref=sr_1_3?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1533145495&sr=1-3&keywords=coolant+ec-1

Edit, apparently not since it still has silicates or whatever it is. But what about this one:
Amazon Amazon
 
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Old Aug 1, 2018 | 02:41 PM
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This may help...

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...c-coolant.html
 
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Old Aug 1, 2018 | 03:05 PM
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I'm beyond frustrated with my search for coolant. Zero local box stores carry the EC-1 rated stuff. And it's not available on amazon. I'd like to be able to do it this weekend. I have read about 50 pages on 6.0 coolant so far. Here's what I believe I'm after.

CAT ELC
ChevronTexaco Delo Extended Life Coolant
GM DEX-COOL
Prestone Extended Life 5/150
Shell Rotella Extended Life Coolant
Texaco Havoline DEX-COOL

I don'tknow where to find hte damned stuff locally though!
 
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Old Aug 1, 2018 | 03:19 PM
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Do not use any Dex-cool product.

Mobil Delvac Extended Life Coolant will work also:
https://www.mobil.com/en/mobil-delva...ant-antifreeze
 
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Old Aug 1, 2018 | 03:19 PM
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Coolant

I have found it at tractor supply and advance auto.
 
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Old Aug 1, 2018 | 03:24 PM
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What about this guy: https://www.pepboys.com/product/deta...058?quantity=1

I searched advance auto and didn't get any hits.
 
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This what I’m using from Tractor Supply
 
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Unfortunately not avialable at my TSC, but it is available from a TSC 15 miles away, but only limited availability, so i should probably call first.

It's fine to run on distilled water while i'm still getting everything ready right? not daily driving it, but still driving it a bit.
 
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Originally Posted by JaySVX
Unfortunately not avialable at my TSC, but it is available from a TSC 15 miles away, but only limited availability, so i should probably call first.

It's fine to run on distilled water while i'm still getting everything ready right? not daily driving it, but still driving it a bit.
It won't hurt to drive it with distilled water for a bit. You only need 4 gallons of concentrate (3.5 actually) and that leaves you 1/2 gallon of concentrate to make a full gallon to top off the system. I got the shell concentrate at Walmart.

 
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Add Peak Final Charge to your list of CAT EC1 ELC coolants. It's one of the good coolants for the 6.0. Walmart carries it.
 
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Old Aug 2, 2018 | 03:55 PM
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They will have the correct. The Rotela comes in two forms that are safe and I have to go look at the
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No IH dealer. Been to 2 Walmart’s, 2 tractor supply, autozone, advance auto parts, pep boys. Nothing. This is completely rediculious. Closest I found was peak final charge but it’s pre diluted. Driving around all damned day. I’m really irritated.
 
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This TSC store shows to have some. Not sure if it works for you location wise. May want to call and confirm.

In Stock in Store

Eligible for pick up
13.7miles away
POTTSTOWN # 262
799 STATE ST STE 40
POTTSTOWN, PA US 19464
610-327-4465
 
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Thanks I managed to find some. I was just tired of going to places that said they had it but didn’t.
 
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