Coolant
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 ...
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"Coolant maintenance for a 2001 Beaver Patriot Thunder, CAT C12."
I would change the coolant because it is at the manufacturers recommended change interval. (time)
I would NOT change the type of coolant, only replace what's currently there. (because it was initially recommended by the manufacturer.
Case in point. Years ago I owned multiple German cars. I know they aren't the same as the vehicle referenced above. The manufacturer called for G11 (blue) coolant. (2 year change interval) I changed the coolant to G12 (red extended change interval OAT technology coolant) thinking I was doing the vehicle a favor. Within two days, my heater core began leaking. A very expensive repair. Within a week, my plastic end cap copper core radiator began leaking. Another very expensive repair. At the same time my water pump shaft seal began leaking. Coincidence, . . . . . maybe, but I think not. IMO, if it's working as is, don't fix/change it. Just do the manufacturers recommended maintenance.
Chum lee
I would change the coolant because it is at the manufacturers recommended change interval. (time)
I would NOT change the type of coolant, only replace what's currently there. (because it was initially recommended by the manufacturer.
Case in point. Years ago I owned multiple German cars. I know they aren't the same as the vehicle referenced above. The manufacturer called for G11 (blue) coolant. (2 year change interval) I changed the coolant to G12 (red extended change interval OAT technology coolant) thinking I was doing the vehicle a favor. Within two days, my heater core began leaking. A very expensive repair. Within a week, my plastic end cap copper core radiator began leaking. Another very expensive repair. At the same time my water pump shaft seal began leaking. Coincidence, . . . . . maybe, but I think not. IMO, if it's working as is, don't fix/change it. Just do the manufacturers recommended maintenance.
Chum lee
