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Old Aug 4, 2024 | 08:00 AM
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Thoughts on this coolant?

Can't find the Rotella NF free coolant near by, but the truck supply place I get my lift pump filters from sells this brand of coolant and just wondering if it's comparable to the Rotella stuff? Good to go or no?

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Old Aug 5, 2024 | 07:16 AM
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I too had trouble finding the Rotella ELC. I eventually found enough at 2 different Tractor Supplies. Pretty much every auto parts store in my area sold the Peak stuff for fleet vehicles. I was told by some on this forum that the Peak coolant is a good alternative. I guess if the stuff your looking at is rated Cat EC1, you should be good.
 
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I too had trouble finding the Rotella ELC. I eventually found enough at 2 different Tractor Supplies. Pretty much every auto parts store in my area sold the Peak stuff for fleet vehicles. I was told by some on this forum that the Peak coolant is a good alternative. I guess if the stuff your looking at is rated Cat EC1, you should be good.
Looks like NAPA has it in stock

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Don't use premixed/pre-diluted, if you do a complete flush the concentration will be to weak because of the water left in the block. Get full strength.
 
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Don't use premixed/pre-diluted, if you do a complete flush the concentration will be to weak because of the water left in the block. Get full strength.
Agree on the full strength of you can find it. Dilution is a good reason if you’re not pulling both drain plugs. My reason is why would I want to pay close to the same price for 50% of a product. I can get distilled water anywhere.
 
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I'm running Rotella 50/50 or 60/40 so just going to drain and top up with the same stuff.
 
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