Coolant is Coolant?

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  1. Michael 247

    Michael 247 Heavy Load Member

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    Is it Ok to use Red Antifreeze in a 1990 Cummins ?
     
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    I wouldnt hesitate to use todays ELC on an older engine. Way less maintenance and everyone has it. In fact, its getting harder and harder to find conventional green.
     
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    Still didn't make it to the dealer but TA had this brand for $18 that claims to be approved for and meets the performance requirements of the numbers listed in my manual. Mobil Delvac it is for now.

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    lol.....on the page in the booklet? they spell COMPLETE wrong.......
     
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    No, that's how they spell it.
     
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  6. Roger.B1240

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    Tap Water contains contaminants that will break down the Coolant and Antifreeze.

    Keep two gallons of pre-mix 50/50 in the cab at all times and use only the same spec as factory OEM.
     
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    then they iz a bunch of doofus dummies, and need to git back to skool for some spelling edumacashun.
     
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    I think they're trying to stand out with that goofy spelling, which is a bad idea.

    Same as Bud Lite. Lite isn't even a word. (Not even a beer either but that's another subject)

    Saw Brite Trucking on the road today. Brite isn't even a word.

    Like that. There are lots of those around.
     
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    Lmao