Can't find coolant leak dd15 cascadia freightliner 2018

Discussion in 'Freightliner Forum' started by Theleftmate, Nov 22, 2020.

  1. runningman0661

    runningman0661 Road Train Member

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    I had the same exact issue, same truck and engine but it ended up being my EGR cooler. Best of luck.
     
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  3. Hammer166

    Hammer166 Crusty Information Officer

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    The lines to the compressor these guys mentioned are notorious for this. Might still be warranty depending on your coverage.
     
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  4. 25(2)+2

    25(2)+2 Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    The one I drive was warranted, I guess.
     
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  5. QUALITYTRUCK

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    They have improved those 2 lines and made them rubber instead of plastic. Only like $25 or so each. All Cascadia owners should swap them out at home base.
     
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  6. JAD1024

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    Did you ever find the problem ??
     
  7. Lockport

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    Pressure test the EGR cooler. There's a Detroit tool they cap it off with and then pressurized with air. Note: you're NOT pressure testing the cooling system. Some newbie mechanics won't get it. If it's leaking it's likely dumping coolant downstream into your One-Box, which is highly corrosive strainer the precious metals inside it. That's a $20,000 repair at the end of the day.

    You could also remove the inlet pipe at the back of the cooler and most likely coolant will be evident.
     
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