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Old Jun 1, 2004 | 03:21 PM
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Ph level in coolant??

What ph level should I be concerned with when checking with a strip? When should I add more additive?

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Old Jun 1, 2004 | 04:30 PM
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The test strips don't measure pH specifically, at least the ones I get don't. They measure the level of two key ingredients that prevent bubbles in the coolant from sticking to the inside of your engine.
 
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Old Jun 1, 2004 | 04:34 PM
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The strips I bought at Napa are coolant test strips and offer 3 readings: Nitrite, Glycol, and pH. I wasn't sure how to tell when to add additive. I'm a new PSDer.
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Old Jun 1, 2004 | 11:34 PM
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Second Bristrew opinion. Tested mine, and I thought it looked good, but I'm still not sure enough to be comfortable with the process.
 
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Old Jun 2, 2004 | 05:57 PM
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If you have the test strips that give PH and they show to high or low you need to drain and fill with new coolant and add som SCA, like DCA-4 Pencool, or a like. If Nitrate's are to low add more in a powerstroke a littel goes a long way. if to high you should drain and fill. it's a littel hard on the seals. If the SCA level to high.

By the way I keep over 100 Cat powerd Peterbult's Running and I only seen the ph off 1 time.
 
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