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Is pure coolant ok to use in my situation?

Discussion in 'Heavy Duty Diesel Truck Mechanics Forum' started by Fld303, Apr 21, 2019.

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  1. Apr 21, 2019 #1
    Fld303

    Fld303 Bobtail Member

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    hello all,

    Today I lost about 5 gallons of coolant while changing the filter and I replaced that with green pure coolant ant did not dilute it, should I be ok or does this warrant a complete flush ? The exsistkng coolant was also green. It’s a 94 Detroit 12.7

    Thanks for helping out a newbie
     
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  3. Apr 21, 2019 #2
    Ridlingdj

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    Where do you run in the winter it should show on the bottle what concentration you would need for different temps
     
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  4. Apr 21, 2019 #3
    Fld303

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    I’m only in Colorado and summer is coming up and I’ve been reading pure coolant is not good for hot temps
     
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  5. Apr 21, 2019 #4
    sealevel

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    It's not. I would flush it and get it right. Piece of mind thing ya know.
     
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  7. Apr 21, 2019 #5
    Fld303

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    Yeah I’ll do that , sucks a simple filter change gonna cost me way more lol rookies
     
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  8. Apr 21, 2019 #6
    Dale thompson

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    Don’t flush just get a cheap coolant tester to get a base line and drain some and refill with distilled water. Remember it doesn’t need to be perfect just close.
     
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  9. Apr 21, 2019 #7
    Ridlingdj

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    Before you drain it why not put a radiator flush in it for a few days or if you drained all of it before why not catch it and reuse it to save money
     
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  10. Apr 21, 2019 #8
    AModelCat

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    That's what I'd do. Doesn't take rocket appliances....
     
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  11. Apr 21, 2019 #9
    sealevel

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    True. Until you mix a little red with the green. Then all the scientist want to come out. Lol. Antifreeze is a way under discussed topic in my opinion. Honestly I didn't even know you could still buy green antifreeze.
     
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