Antifreeze what type

[mikelutestanski]

Hello      For the gurus of motors ..I am changing the Detroit to the Cummins and I wonder what I need for antifreeze for the Cummmins ?
     The Cummins is of course a four stroke but that should not matter with this topic.  I used low or no silicate antifreeze (with the 8V71) that I received from a trucking company family buddy who is gone now.. I checked it with Litmus and It is Good but I wonder if after a number of years it would be good to convert to something new but what is new?
The Cummins  Dealer has a big long technical speal which is good but very pricy.   I wonder what  trucking fleets do?;  Any ideas? This engine has the filter that has the SCA stufff in it so I probably need to research that and fill accordingly; but any helpful info would be appreciated.
    Thanks, Mike   
       Happy bussin..
                                  And to all I hope your holidays are Merry and your stockings have something you need for your bus...

[Ednj]

A good heavy-duty ELC will work.  Fleetrite is good. CAT ELC, Delo ELC, Rotella ELC, Mobil 1 ELC, Texaco ELC, Prestone Heavy Duty ELC, Zerex Extreme HD ELC, or any other heavy-duty ELC will work and be good choices too.
The ELC types are the ones that, will not require SCA additive .
(corrosion and cavitation protection)


Delo/Texaco ELC

Shell Rotella ELC
http://www.shell.com/home/PlainPageServlet?FC=/rotella-en/html/iwgen/where_to_buy/app_wheretobuy_distributors.html

International Dealer for the Fleetrite ELC

Cat Dealer for the CAT ELC

Most  auto stores can get the Prestone Heavy Duty ELC, Zerex Extreme Heavy Duty, Mobil 1 ELC, or the Peak products.
Where can you easily find Fleetguard P/N CC2835 ES Compleat Extended Life Antifreeze Coolant in the U.S.:
http://www.cumminsfiltration.com/pdfs/product_lit/americas_brochures/LT15547.pdf


http://www.chevrondelo.com/en/products/coolantantifreeze/default.asp

[mikelutestanski]

Hello
         Preliminary results   For ELC   antifreeze

                                    Fleetgard   cummins   50/50  no mix   $ 14.57 gal
                                    shell straight  mix with Distilled water      $ 24.90  case lot   6gals
                                     autozone    Dexcool     50/50 no mix       $  13.99  by the gallon   
            Most or our bus coolant capacity is in the 25-30 gal. range so you can figure what you will need if you go this route.
       Thanks   Mike   happy Bussin...