84FC35 Coolant Change

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You can use the standard auto glycol test meter for antifreeze to
water ratio. You want around 50% ratio.

You NEED SCA. Cat SCA and test strips, or compatible in the correct
ratio. Too little is bad, and so is too much.

I did research this past week on SCA. Nalcool and Nalcool test
strips, and the NAPA SCA and test strips are compatible with the CAT
product.

The fleetguard brands are more for Cummins. (Just differrent
formulations.)
http://tinyurl.com/yw3j76
FAQ at http://www.acustrip.com/faq.html
http://www.dieselmanor.com/docs/FG-teststrips.pdf
http://tinyurl.com/yot4mk

Dan
prior 83 FC35, now 94 BB BMC 37', NM


--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Keith Strehle"
wrote:
>
> I just bought the coach and the previous owners were unsure about
> maintenance and didn't have many records. It has only 36,000 miles
but
> it is 23 yrs old. So, I don't know the status of the curent
coolant?
> I'm thinking of having Holland do it for me but thought I should
test
> it first. Should I use a standard automotive glycol test meter?
Don't
> want to spend $400 if I don't have to...
>
> Keith
> 84FC
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "birdshill123"
> wrote:
> >
> > I am changing my A/F as part of some major maintenance. You need
to
> > download the Cat lubrication guide in the file section. There is
a
> > section on coolant. You have a diesel and there are many things
more
> > important than the PH. Bright green indicates that your unit has
> > regular life A/F. Do you know if it has ever been changed? When?
> There
> > are many choices and the Cat document covers them all.
> >
> > Bruce
> > 1988FC35
> >
>