Coolant maintenance for a 2001 Beaver Patriot Thunder, CAT c12. So the coolant is 7 years old with 11,000 miles on it. The color looks good the PH and SCA levels are good. Question 1: Should I ...
7 years is 2X the recommended change interval for regular low silicate diesel coolant with SCA. If you are going to sell within a year, do nothing. If you are going to keep it, change it now.
I would flush, replace thermostats (called regulator by Caterpillar)as they recommend this as well and go back with Caterpillar ELC.
Cost is noise level compared with engine or radiator issues.