coolant info. something new
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coolant info. something new
I had a talk with an fse. I was told what the issue is with non oat basied coolant is.
it seems there is an issue with the nitrate in the coolant reacting with the gaskets.
Guy we can easly test for nitrates so be warned. All it is to testing is a coolant test strip. If you come up positive for nitrate and have an engine issue you may also have a bill isssue.
it seems there is an issue with the nitrate in the coolant reacting with the gaskets.
Guy we can easly test for nitrates so be warned. All it is to testing is a coolant test strip. If you come up positive for nitrate and have an engine issue you may also have a bill isssue.
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Somewhere around 13,000 to 15,000 miles you will start getting a message on your message center to "check your coolant additive". Get the proper test strip or take it in to the dealer and have them check the coolant. If your test shows that you need the additive, buy a bottle and pour it in.
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Somewhere around 13,000 to 15,000 miles you will start getting a message on your message center to "check your coolant additive". Get the proper test strip or take it in to the dealer and have them check the coolant. If your test shows that you need the additive, buy a bottle and pour it in.
I think by now, most dealers should be up to speed. The issue I had was a few months ago... but still, it makes me nervous. I do NOT want my warranty voided
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Considering the complexities of this new 6.7, are the correct test strips and additive available to the do-it-yourselfer as well as instructions on how to read the strips and what to add after your reading.
Adding coolant used to be a simple maintenance job in the garage on a Saturday afternoon, now you risk destroying your engine and voiding your warranty.
It's sounding like even the simplest of routine maintenance jobs are going to require an expensive and time consuming trip to the dealer.........
Adding coolant used to be a simple maintenance job in the garage on a Saturday afternoon, now you risk destroying your engine and voiding your warranty.
It's sounding like even the simplest of routine maintenance jobs are going to require an expensive and time consuming trip to the dealer.........
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Is there a part number for the correct test strips?
This way we can walk into a dealer and say to use xxxx type of test strips only (especially if they aren't aware).
This way we can walk into a dealer and say to use xxxx type of test strips only (especially if they aren't aware).
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I've seen a post or two already that scares me away from this.
Senix mentioned NAPA a few weeks ago so this is a great second confirmation. I was also wondering how to find the color chart but now you've answered that question.
Senix mentioned NAPA a few weeks ago so this is a great second confirmation. I was also wondering how to find the color chart but now you've answered that question.
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On a side note, I guess this is the revitalizer dealers would use for our 6.7L's were the test strips to indicate the need?
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So I looked at the old thread mentioned above..... Looks to me as though this issue of what/where/when & how started back in August and still no hard and fast answers.
So much for the good ol' days of droppin' by Pep Boys and pickin' up a gallon of Prestone..............
So much for the good ol' days of droppin' by Pep Boys and pickin' up a gallon of Prestone..............
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