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Old Mar 2, 2006 | 01:38 PM
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Smile sca test results.

I went to Napa and bought those sca test strips a few weeks ago and tested my coolant system. My first question is, what are these nitrate levels that they talk about and how do I know if the sca levels are ok. the test strip said that the nitrates, % glycol and ph level were all good in my system. I hope im doin the test right. If anybody knows what a good sca level is let me know.
 
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Old Mar 2, 2006 | 06:26 PM
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instructions should be on the back of the bottle.
think it's dip for 2seconds, @ 20seconds check color to ph at 1min @1min check nitrates to color.

color charts should be on the bottle.

if they aren't lemme know and I'll take a picture of mine.

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Old Mar 2, 2006 | 10:55 PM
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PH = 8, nitrates =1200ppm. Remember not to test on a hot engine. I think it is below 120. If you have the napa strips you will have all the directions.
 
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