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Question about adding coolant

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by jpcreppel, Sep 10, 2015.

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  1. Sep 10, 2015 #1
    jpcreppel

    jpcreppel Bobtail Member

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    After driving for 3 years I should know the answer to this question. If I have to add coolant do I have to wait for the engine to cool down? If so how long. This is something I usually check during pretrip, but I have noticed that I have been eating coolant. I am just keeping an eye on it until I can get back to the terminal shop. I have a 2013 Kenworth T660 if that makes any difference.
     
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  3. Sep 10, 2015 #2
    lots of character

    lots of character Road Train Member

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    How much, how fast???
     
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  4. Sep 10, 2015 #3
    jpcreppel

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    Its a slow leak. A liter every few days.
     
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  5. Sep 10, 2015 #4
    lots of character

    lots of character Road Train Member

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    But it is leaking?
     
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  7. Sep 10, 2015 #5
    jpcreppel

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    Yes
     
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  8. Sep 10, 2015 #6
    lots of character

    lots of character Road Train Member

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    Best way to go about it, top it off *motor cold, start it up and add some as thermostat opens. I.e burping the system
     
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  9. Sep 10, 2015 #7
    icsheeple

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    There is several gallons in the system. Just continue to top off cold, and write it up when you get to the terminal.
     
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  10. Sep 10, 2015 #8
    G.Anthony

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    totally impossible for you to "eat coolant", but all to possible to "drink it"....

    if it is red, you have cherry flavored coolant, if green, it is lime....you're gonna die
     
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  11. Sep 10, 2015 #9
    lagbrosdetmi

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    Just don't drink the yellow coolant

    Best to let that #### mellow
     
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  12. Sep 10, 2015 #10
    Blackshack46

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    What if it's blue/green like mine? Our coolant is literally food grade coolant. You can drink it, you'll probably get sick but you'll live.

    Not like cats on the farm drinking tractor coolant today and next week their ### is eating their face.
     
    Blackshack46, Sep 10, 2015
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