Coolant fluid ?? diesel vs gas??
I just bought some 50/50 coolant mix for my cummins 8.3 diesel engine. The auto parts store said there's no difference in coolant between diesel and gas engines. Is this true? Any recommendations...
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^What he said
Parts stores love to sell "universal" coolants. While those can be okay to use for an emergency top-off, they should not be used to replace properly rated diesel coolant. Depending on the year, your 8.3L may be OK on standard green if you add additives, however if you have an EGR, the regular green stuff will polymerize from the extreme heat, and it forms a jello-like plug which blocks the EGR cooler. BTDT.
Parts stores love to sell "universal" coolants. While those can be okay to use for an emergency top-off, they should not be used to replace properly rated diesel coolant. Depending on the year, your 8.3L may be OK on standard green if you add additives, however if you have an EGR, the regular green stuff will polymerize from the extreme heat, and it forms a jello-like plug which blocks the EGR cooler. BTDT.
