Coolant test strips
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Do you mean the NAPA test strips don't work, unless you use the additive from NAPA??? If this is so, alot of PSD owners are going to have alot of $$$$$ problems!!! The look the same as the fleet ones...
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From: Middle Tennessee
Originally Posted by 7.3L DID TD
Me too! I stopped at Ford went to parts and asked to buy them they just stared. On guy told me to go ask the diesel mechanic if he has one! 
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Stopped by the local IH dealer tonight after reading this thread, they sold me 4 for 5 or so bucks. They said that there is a shelf life so didn't recommend buying too many unless I had a fleet of trucks.
Thanks FTE, another disaster avoided, another Ford Dealer overcharge avoided.
Thanks FTE, another disaster avoided, another Ford Dealer overcharge avoided.
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From: Gig Em, Tx
Originally Posted by greedy737
Do you mean the NAPA test strips don't work, unless you use the additive from NAPA??? If this is so, alot of PSD owners are going to have alot of $$$$$ problems!!! The look the same as the fleet ones...
With NAPA strips, you check the color of the nitrite with a color chart to see if additive is needed. You need a color calibrated eye to tell the differences in the shade of color.
With Fleetguard strips, you cross reference the color of the molybdate and nitrite on a chart to determine where your protection is in SCA units per gallon. Fleetguard recommends a level between 1.5 and 3.
I guess if Nitrite is the only factor you need to know to determine system protection, then NAPA strips would be ok.
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From: York, SC
Originally Posted by Spamjohnson
Stopped by the local IH dealer tonight after reading this thread, they sold me 4 for 5 or so bucks. They said that there is a shelf life so didn't recommend buying too many unless I had a fleet of trucks.
Thanks FTE, another disaster avoided, another Ford Dealer overcharge avoided.
Thanks FTE, another disaster avoided, another Ford Dealer overcharge avoided.
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