Type of radiator fluid
Hi there everyone,
DW and I bought a 2003 Allegro Bus 3 years ago. It has a 350 Cummins in it. It are needing to replace the surge tank and when we picked up the tank at the Freightliner dealer, we were going to pick up some ES Compleat coolant. The guy behind the counter said, "... thats the blue stuff" and I was like 'Ok, what does that mean'. He asked what color my coolant was and I told him I wasn't sure. He indicated that I should find out the color before I go adding something. So, I came home and drained a little bit of coolant from the petcock and found it to be a yellowish/amber color, more yellow than amber. I wasn't sure if this was an earlier version of ES Compleat, or if it was 'Extended life' coolant.
Does anyone know what that color indicates? I bought test strips for the coolant, but based on what type of coolant I have I either need to replace the coolant, or I'm ok.
Your input is greatly appreciated.
Happy camping! - Eric and Carol Anderson -
DW and I bought a 2003 Allegro Bus 3 years ago. It has a 350 Cummins in it. It are needing to replace the surge tank and when we picked up the tank at the Freightliner dealer, we were going to pick up some ES Compleat coolant. The guy behind the counter said, "... thats the blue stuff" and I was like 'Ok, what does that mean'. He asked what color my coolant was and I told him I wasn't sure. He indicated that I should find out the color before I go adding something. So, I came home and drained a little bit of coolant from the petcock and found it to be a yellowish/amber color, more yellow than amber. I wasn't sure if this was an earlier version of ES Compleat, or if it was 'Extended life' coolant.
Does anyone know what that color indicates? I bought test strips for the coolant, but based on what type of coolant I have I either need to replace the coolant, or I'm ok.
Your input is greatly appreciated.
Happy camping! - Eric and Carol Anderson -
