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Re: Anyone Using Amsoil Propylene Glycol Coolant In Their Diesel
moisheh wrote: OAT coolants used to have that corrosion problem. BUT they all have been reformulated and Cummins does approve. BTW: That Amsoil c--p does NOT meet Cummins or any other diesel mfr. specs. It is NOT approved. Moisheh It says it meets Cummins CES 14603.634Views0likes0CommentsRe: Anyone Using Amsoil Propylene Glycol Coolant In Their Diesel
I probably will go to Cummins locally and see about changing over to their OAT coolant. Three years ago they talked me out of it. I'll see what they have to say now, with three more years of experience and re-formulations. When I see that big poster on their wall offering an in chassis re-sleeve with a dollar amount (knowing it's more for a DP than a semi) I either want to get back to my old gas model or do some serious research on coolants.635Views0likes0CommentsRe: Anyone Using Amsoil Propylene Glycol Coolant In Their Diesel
Blaster Man wrote: wolfe10 wrote: OK, have to ask-- why don't you want to run an OAT-based coolant. That is the high end coolant by Caterpillar and Cummins (Fleetguard) as well as others for their diesel engines??? I was wondering the same thing. The new stuff is good for years. I put propylene glycol in the Aqua Hot, not the Cummins. I have a copper heater core. OAT corrosion inhibitors provide excellent long-term protection for aluminum and cast iron, but may not be the best choice for older cooling systems that have copper/brass radiators and heater cores, especially the lead solder used in them.634Views0likes0CommentsRe: Anyone Using Amsoil Propylene Glycol Coolant In Their Diesel
steveownby wrote: You say you don't want an OAT coolant but if you don't use OAT chemistry then you are going to have some type of DCA/SCA. There isn't anything else to protect you against cavitation damage. You're correct, but I'd rather have the same coolant for 6-7 years and add the DCA's as necessary, than to have to change the coolant every two years as well as adding the DCA's. Here's another aftermarket product that meets Cummins CES14603 specs, with a six year life; http://www.valvoline.com/products/brands/zerex/antifreeze/43320Views0likes0CommentsAnyone Using Amsoil Propylene Glycol Coolant In Their Diesel
Both I and my wallet are tired of changing the propylene glycol coolant in my Cummins ISC350 every two years, as well as adding a DCA when needed. I saw this online and wondered if anyone on this forum is using it as it has a 7 year/750,000 mile extended service life. I know Amsoil products are of superior quality, but this one is new to me. http://www.amsoil.com/shop/by-product/other-products/antifreeze/antifreeze-and-engine-coolant/?GroupID=41 For those who may suggest it.......I do not want to run an OAT coolant.6.7KViews0likes22CommentsDual Tire Info Needed
I have two almost new steer tires (12-12) and am planning to replace two more tires on the rear this year, and the remaining two next year. I'm aware that the two new tires will be a different circumference than the old duals I'm replacing so I need to know the tolerance. I'm planning to put one new tire on each side (both inner or outer) if possible to keep things balanced out. I can call a tire manufacturer or dealer but they might tell me I need all four duals replaced at once. LOL Does anyone know the tolerance for tire circumferences of 295/80/22.5 of dual tires on a motorhome? Thanks in advance.2.5KViews0likes10CommentsRe: TIRE BALANCING HELP NEEDED
PROBLEM SOLVED!! The tire situation was horrible on the way to Florida in January. The first thing I did was go to Wingfoot here in Knoxville, Tennessee and they replaced the two brand new front tires that had been shaved without my knowledge by the initial tire dealer, and shaved beyond the waranty thickness of the tread. We got in the MH and headed south with no change in the vibration Next I stopped in Sarasota and had a set of Centramatic balancers put on the front wheels and headed down the road with no change. We spent the night in a rest area on I-75 and went back to the truck place where we bought them and had them removed. They had a 30 day money-back guarantee but the labor cost me $270.00 to R&R them and have the tires spin-balanced on the coach.........$90.00 on, $90.00 off and $90.00 balance. We sat in Bonita Springs, Florida for two months and during that time I located a place in Ft. Myers that shaved tires. I made an appointment for the day we were leaving Florida to home and arrived at 11:00AM. There was one guy working on shaving while a helper held the steering wheel as far left or right as needed. We went for lunch and came back almost three hours later to pick up the coach. The tires were shaved and they checked the front-end alignment at my request. I told my wife that it was going to cost us plenty for two guys and three hours, but if it's fixed so what. I'm happy to say that the total bill was $75.00 and the coach ride is now PERFECTLY smooth. It was a real pleasure to drive it home. My plan now is to get a couple of new tires each year at Wingfoot here in Knoxville, then drive to Florida and while there have them shaved if they need it. In four years I'll have new tires all around. Thanks to all who offered advise.327Views0likes0CommentsTIRE BALANCING HELP NEEDED
I just purchased a pair of Goodyear G670(295-80R22.5)tires for the front of my rig. There was a problem with a slight vibration at 45-55 MPH. The dealer then spin-balanced the tires with them on the coach, but there's still a vibration. The dealer then said that he had heard a roaring in the wheel bearings on the driver's side and it could be the problem. At that point I said to him that there was over 12ozs of wheel weights on that rim and I thought that excessive. He replied that 8-14ozs is acceptable for my tire/rim combo. So I brought the rig home, replaced and properly torqued the two front wheel bearings. It still has the vibration. I have searched repeatedly for information on excessive wheel balancing weights, as well as contacting Goodyear, and still have no idea what is considered excessive. Goodyear claims to have no information and referred me to a local commercial tire shop that could look at the tire and put it on a balancing machine that is calibrated weekly and would indicate how much balance weight is needed. Really? Does anyone here on the board have a link to a webpage with the information I'm looking for?7.5KViews0likes29Comments
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