So I just bought a columbia with c15 acert 435hp, I fill a gallon of water then drive about 15 miles, I noticed the coolant is gone. I don't see any leaks any where, the truck doesn't over heat...what could be the problem? I noticed the oil level go up a bit
Cat c15 acert losing coolant
Discussion in 'Freightliner Forum' started by gtilogistics, Jan 4, 2014.
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pull OIL filler cap if any white oil on inside of it bad sign! A oil analis is ness. take some of oil to nearest speedco or truck/stop with oil/an\iss machine. do not drive with oil level rising,could make easy repair into a overhaul.
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Water level down, Oil level up, not good, cracked or warped head. Don't drive it until it's fixed, with coolant in your oil you are tearing up all kinds of stuff in that engine.
'Just bought'? Yesterday? A week ago? Month? Just take it back and say "WTF!" Any product that is sold as suitable to do what it is intended should be able to do it, warranty or not.baha and luvtotruck Thank this. -
I'd return it to the place you got it and tell them to fix it or they will be putting out a LARGE Fire! If that doesn't work then wait till they get it rebuilt and drive it through the NEW Showroom! While I am joking about all of this and anything I say is not absolute advice I would certainly get it back where you purchased it!. Thanks.
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I bought it from a wholesaler who bought the truck from rb auctions, I have to take it back
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Good luck, I know how PO'd i would be. If they have ethics they should take it back.
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If you had a gallon of coolant in your engine oil, you would know it when you pulled out the dipstick. The oil would be a creamy tan color. If it was burning it, you would see white smoke out the exhaust. If your truck has a transmission cooler, you may want to check the transmission oil to see if it went in there. Did you only fill it once, or have you tried a few times?
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if you added the gallon while the truck wasn't running you may not have added enough. fill it with it running and see what happens. did you not check the coolant levels before you bought it??
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I checked everything was fine, drove it back when I got back I was standing outside of it while it was running I smelled a little coolant but I thought that was normal...I only put 1 gallon with the truck off. I'm gonna get the oil tested tomorrow before I do anything
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