Coolant test strip
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Coolant test strip
I just tested my coolant with the Fleetguard strips and found almost no traces of FW-16 in the system. When should I expect my engine to blowup? How long does it take for damage to happen in the 7.3 if the additive level drops? The truck has 100,000 miles on it. I guess I should also ask how much a new block will cost me.
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How long since the last test?
When the weep hole on the pump starts leaking replace it. while you have it off check the outside of the front cover (under where the pump was) for pitting. Cavitating coolant can cause leaks here and you will see coolant in the oil. another spot is the injector cups here you will see fuel in the coolant.
I wouldnt worry about the block, the front cover and cupps are generally where the problem surfaces. Get the additive right or switch to Red and dont worry untill you notice some of the above.
When the weep hole on the pump starts leaking replace it. while you have it off check the outside of the front cover (under where the pump was) for pitting. Cavitating coolant can cause leaks here and you will see coolant in the oil. another spot is the injector cups here you will see fuel in the coolant.
I wouldnt worry about the block, the front cover and cupps are generally where the problem surfaces. Get the additive right or switch to Red and dont worry untill you notice some of the above.
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when i did my thermostat and broke them 2 bolts.i was so frusrated that i for got to put my temp sencor in...that was less then a month ago...i added new coolent and treated it..if i do the sencor now and drain the rad and refill with 4 gal of the red would i half to treat it again??
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i think ill just use up what i got 1st..then trade it out next change...what i got is new and just treated hate to waist it if i got to add more treatment...whats in your stove pipe??? does it go round and round in that pipe at wot??
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