Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) fleetguard antifreeze

[jdkenyon]

I am getting ready to flush the antifreeze in my truck but have a few questions. I found the fleetguard es compleat propylene glycol but didn't know if this is what I should use or not. Also, what is the best way of testing the strength of this new antrifreeze? I have a hyrdometer but noticed it says for ethylene glycol and figured it wouldn't work on this new propylene stuff. Do they make a special hydrometer for propylene and where would I find one?

 

[JPittman]

That is the way to go. Cummins West did mine a couple of months ago, complete drain and flush, refilled with ES Compleat Extended Life. I went with EG because it has better cooling than the PG. The test is done with a test strip. Cummins sells them in packs of four. Part #CC2602A. They are dated and good for about a year. This is the only was to test the strength of their antifreeze. Also, go to Fleetguard's website site, alot of info on antifreeze.

 

[illflem]

I'm using Fleetguard ESXtreme as per Cummins NW's high recommendation. Don't plan on ever changing my coolant again.

Read about it here

http://www.cumminsnorthwest.com/News/ESXtreme.asp

 

[JohnE]

Glycol concentration (freeze point) is best measured with a refractometer. Many diesel shops have one.



Not all test strips will measure glycol concentration.

Most are only for checking ph of the mixture.

 

[jdkenyon]

Thanks for the responses. I will try to find some test strips that measure both the ph and glycol concentration. I would assume the cummins strips should handle both.

 

[socal_rattler]

I also use the ES Complet, but I would go with the EG instead of the PG as that is what the manual recommends for our trucks.

 

[John Berger]

Originally posted by socal_rattler

I also use the ES Complet, but I would go with the EG instead of the PG as that is what the manual recommends for our trucks.

socal, you'll be fine with either one. I think there is a 5 degree differentiation in the boiling point. Dodge put out a TSB stating that it was OK to use either. The TSB recommends against mixing the two, however. I've used both, with good results. I'm using the pre-mix now. I like the performance and the blue color is cool.

 

[dresslered]

I think that the only real difference between the EG and PG (other than the few degrees difference in BP) is that the PG is more environmentally friendly. Since I frequently change mine, I have always gone with the ES Complet PG. This was also recommended by Cummins West.

 

[AlFischer]

What is the cost of ESXtreme? Cummins in Fresno Ca wants $10 / gal for Compleat premix. Is this normal?