COOLANT

Cooling System Product Guide

including Glossary of Coolant Terms and FAQ section
REAL™ Solutions.
Fleetguard Cooling System Maintenance Products
Heavy-duty diesel engines represent an extreme environment for a cooling system to perform well and protect
the engine. In comparison to light-duty applications, cooling systems for heavy-duty applications experience
an environment which is five to ten times more severe in terms of cooling system dynamics like heat rejection,
flow rate, usage rate, and engine load factor (Table 1).

Heavy duty diesel engines must run up to five times as long

as a light-duty engine, and the likelihood of rebuilding is
much greater for the heavy-duty engine. With 40 percent of
engine problems for heavy-duty applications being related
to the performance of the cooling system, the importance Table 1
of maintaining good cooling system performance cannot Requirements for typical light-duty and heavy-duty engine

be ignored if maximum fleet reliability and reduced overall

maintenance costs are to be achieved. A heavy duty
coolant must be used for a heavy-duty application in order
to achieve maximum engine reliability and lower overall
operating costs.

Heavy duty diesel engines are usually designed with wet cylinder liners
that enable better heat rejection, but these liners are often sensitive
to pitting from cavitation (see Figure 1).
When selecting the right coolant and cooling system maintenance program,
it is critical to ensure that the coolant is designed with the chemistry needed
to protect against liner pitting.
ES Compleat is the ideal coolant for heavy-duty applications
because it contains the optimum balance of the key ingredients
nitrite and molybdate to protect against liner pitting.
Light-duty coolants do not contain such protection (Figure 2).

For heavy-duty systems the water pump must circulate up to 600 litres/min.
to maintain the engine at a safe operating temperature.
Figure 1
ES Compleat is designed to prevent water pump cavitation
and seal leakage.
ES Compleat achieves the maximum rating for the ASTM D-2809
water pump cavitation test (see Figure 3).

Figure 2 Figure 3
Liner Pitting Protection of Heavy-Duty and Light-Duty Coolants ES Compleat Achieves Maximum Rating for ASTM D-2809
Water Pump Cavitation Test

ES Compleat Light-Duty Coolant ES Compleat Minimum Acceptable

(ASTM D-6210 type) (ASTM D-3306 type) Value
 ES Compleat/ ES Extender
n Hybrid Lifetime Coolant with 250,000 km n ES Extender Extends Coolant Life
or 4000 Hours Service Intervals 250,000 km or 4000 Hours
n Best Liner Pitting, Scale and Corrosion n Meets ASTM 6210, TMC RP329 and
Protection Performance Specifications of all Major OEMs
n Easy Maintenance with ES Extender or n Available in Ethylene Glycol and Less Toxic
Water Filter Propylene Glycol Formulations

ES Compleat EG Concentrate *EG Premix PG Concentrate *PG Premix

5l CC2747M CC2748M CC2751M CC2752M
20 l CC2749M CC2750M CC2753M CC2754M
208 l CC2821M CC2826M CC2831M CC2836M
1,000 l CC2851M CC2852M CC2853M CC2854M
bulk CC2822M CC2827M CC2832M CC2837M

* All PreMix part numbers are 50% glycol / 50% water (50/50) unless otherwise noted.

ES Extender Part #
0,95 l CC2840
18,9 l CC2842
208 l CC2841

Fleetcool™OAT
n Extended service lifetime coolant with n Meets ASTM D-3306, D-4985 performance
500,000 km or 6,000 hour service intervals requirements Performance Specifications of
n Optimizes cooling system performance all Major OEMs
and water pump life
n Superior deposit, scale, corrosion and erosion
protection

Fleetcool OAT EG Concentrate *EG Premix

5l CC36137M CC36142M
20l CC36138M CC36143M
208l CC36139M CC36144M
1,000l CC36140M CC36145M
bulk CC36141M CC36146M

* All PreMix part numbers are 50% glycol / 50% water (50/50) unless otherwise noted.

Liquid Supplemental Coolant Additives (SCAs)

DCA2
n Standard Corrosion Protection Using Borate/Nitrite Based Inhibitor Package
DCA4
n Superior Liner Pitting, Scale & Corrosion Protection Using Phosphate/Molybdate Based
Inhibitor Package

Units/size DCA2™ DCA4™

5 / 0,5 l DCA30L DCA60L
20 / 1,9 l DCA35L DCA65L
200 / 18,9 l DCA45L DCA75L
2200 / 208 l DCA50L DCA80L
Coolant Filtration
Coolant filtration is proven to reduce wear and to maintain all cooling system components. Additionally, water
filters can provide a convenient and reliable method for delivering supplemental coolant additives into the
cooling system to improve performance and extend coolant service life.

Extended Service Water Filters

n Easy Maintenance every 12 months, 250,000 km or 4000 hours
n Patented Slow-Release Mechanism Replenishes Chemicals Depleted by Use
n StrataPore™ Multilayer Media Offers Superior Durability, Efficiency and Capacity
n Improved Mechanical Design for Increased Durability and Corrosion Resistance

Slow Release Extended Service

Part # Thread Size Part # Thread Size
Coolant Additive Coolant Additive
WF2121 15 units DCA 4 11/16-16 UN- 2B WF2122 Non-Chemical 11/16-16 UN- 2B
WF2124 15 units DCA 4 3/4-20 UNEF- 2B WF2129 Non-Chemical M16 X 1.5-6H INT
WF2128 15 units DCA 4 M16 X 1.5-6H INT WF2134 Non-Chemical 3/4-20 UNEF- 2B
WF2126 8 units DCA 4 M36 X 2-6G INT WF2123 Non-Chemical 11/16-16 UN- 2B
WF2131 15 units DCA 2 11/16-16 UN-2B WF2130 Non-Chemical M16 X 1.5-6H INT
WF2133 15 units DCA 2 3/4-20 UNEF-2B WF2139 Non-Chemical 11/16-16 UN- 2B
WF2138 15 units DCA 2 M16 X 1.5-6H INT WF2127 Non-Chemical M36 X 2-6G INT
WF2136 15 units DCA 2 1-16 UN-2B WF2137 Non-Chemical 1-16 UN-2B

Standard Service Water Filters

n For Use Up to 500 hours or 40,000 km
n Immediate Release SCA for Use with Any Coolant at Standard Service Interval
n High Quality Filtration for Efficient Removal of Harmful Contaminants

Immediate Release Immediate Release

Part # Thread Size Part # Thread Size
Coolant Additive Coolant Additive
WF2093 5 units DCA4 11/16-16 UN- 2B WF2108 8 units DCA4 M16 X 1.5-6H INT
WF2070 2 units DCA4 11/16-16 UN- 2B WF2022 11 units DCA4 1-16 UN-2B
WF2071 4 units DCA4 11/16-16 UN- 2B WF2082 6 units DCA4 1-16 UN-2B
WF2072 6 units DCA4 11/16-16 UN- 2B WF2051 4 units DCA2 11/16-16 UN- 2B
WF2073 8 units DCA4 11/16-16 UN- 2B WF2088 6 units DCA2 11/16-16 UN- 2B
WF2087 9 units DCA4 11/16-16 UN- 2B WF2054 15 units DCA2 11/16-16 UN- 2B
WF2151 4 units DCA4 11/16-16 UN- 2B WF2144 12 units DCA2 11/16-16 UN- 2B
WF2015 8 units DCA4 3/4-20 UNEF- 2B WF2096 4 units DCA2 M16 X 1.5-6H INT
WF2074 12 units DCA4 5.43 (137.92) WF2145 18 units DCA2 11/16-16 UN- 2B
WF2075 15 units DCA4 11/16-16 UN- 2B WF2053 8 units DCA2 11/16-16 UN- 2B
WF2076 23 units DCA4 11/16-16 UN- 2B WF2055 23 units DCA2 11/16-16 UN- 2B
WF2083 4 units DCA4 3/4-20 UNF-2B WF2091 14 units DCA2 11/16-16 UN- 2B
WF2104 15 units DCA4 11/16-16 UN- 2B WF2056 34 units DCA2 11/16-16 UN- 2B
WF2106 4 units DCA4 11/16-16 UN- 2B

Non-Chemical Filters
n For Use Up to 500 hours or 25,000 miles (40,000 km)
n High Quality Filtration for Efficient Removal of Harmful Contaminants

Part # Thread Size Part # Thread Size

WF2077 11/16-16 UN- 2B WF2109 M16 X 1.5-6H INT
WF2078 3/4-20 UNF-2B WF2084 11/16-16 UN- 2B
WF2101 11/16-16 UN- 2B WF2107 11/16-16 UN- 2B
 Filter Head Assembly
n Head Assembly for Installation on Engines without Water Filtration Capability
n Assemblies Provide Everything Needed to Achieve Benefits of Coolant Filtration

Part #* Description Style Port Size Thread Size

204163 S Water Filter Spin-On Head Aluminum 3/8” NPT 11/16-16 UN- 2B
215617 S Dual Water Filter Spin-On Heads Aluminum 1/2” NPT 11/16-16 UN- 2B
256535 S Filter Head Mounting Bracket N/A N/A N/A
257715 S Water Filter Head (204163 S) and Mounting Bracket Assembly Aluminum Head 3/8” NPT 11/16-16 UN- 2B
3904378 S Severe Duty Water Filter Head Steel (thread) 3/8” NPT 11/16-16 UN- 2B
* Severe Duty Filter Head is recommended for most applications.

Coolant Testing
Every good cooling system maintenance program should include regular coolant testing to determine if the
proper level of protection is present or if contaminants exist. A good coolant testing program eliminates
guesswork and allows the cooling system to maintain peak performance.
Note: for correct results coolant should ideally be at room temperature (20°C).

3-Way™ SCA/Freeze Point Strips

n Easy to Use Test Strips Measure Freeze Point and Molybdate/Nitrite
n Measures Protection against Liner Pitting, Corrosion and Coolant Dilution
n Results in 45 – 75 Seconds

50/ bottle CC2602M

25 x 4-pack CC2602AM

4-Way Coolant Test Strips

n Easy to Use Test Strips for Organic Acid Technology (OAT) Coolant
n Measures pH, Nitrite, Molybdate and the freezepoint
n Detects coolant dilution, contamination and indicates if service is required
n Results in 45 – 75 Seconds

20 Single strips/Box CC8997M

QuikChek™ Coolant Quality Strips

n Easy to Use Test Strips Measure Levels of pH, Sulfate and Chloride for Overall Coolant Quality
n Minimizes Unnecessary Draining of Coolant still within Specifications
n Results in 45 – 75 Seconds

10 strips/Bottle CC2718

Water-Chek™ 3-Way Strips

n Easy to Use Test Strips Measure pH, Chloride and Hardness
n Determines if Coolant Make-Up Water Meets OEM, TMC and ASTM specifications
n Results in 45 – 75 Seconds

100 Single strips/Box CC2609

 Refractometer
n Determines the Freeze Point Protection for Coolants
n More Accurate than Test Strips or Float-Type Hydrometers
n Durable Storage Case Included

Ethylene Glycol or Propylene Glycol* CC2806*

* displays Fahrenheit only

Monitor-C™ Laboratory Testing – Coolant Analysis

n Expert Laboratory Analysis with On-line Reporting, Results in 24 Hours
n Measures Molybdate, Nitrate, pH, Hardness, Chloride, Sulfates, Corrosion Products
(iron, lead, etc), and Silicates
n Tests for Freeze/Antifreeze Points, TDS and Buffers

Standard Kit
CC2700

Cooling System Cleaners

Cummins Filtration offers two types of cleaners to keep your cooling system in top condition. Both Restore™
and Restore Plus™ remove contaminants without harming metal surfaces, gaskets, hoses or plastic parts.
They are also approved by Cummins® as the preferred product for cleaning contaminated cooling systems
under warranty maintenance.

Restore™
n Alkaline-Based Cleaner
n Most Effective Cooling System Oil/Fuel Contamination-Cleaning Agent on Market
n 10 Times More Effective than Automotive Distributor Detergent Powders
n Safe for Use in Aluminum Radiators and Heaters
n Removes Silicate Gel

Restore
3,8 l CC2601
18,9 l CC2611
208 l CC2612

Restore Plus™
n Mild Acid-Based Chelating Cleaner
n Safely Removes Rust, Corrosion, Scale, and Solder Bloom – Without Disassembling your
Cooling System

Restore Plus
3,8 l CC2638
208 l CC2637
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cavitation? Why are freeze point and nitrite level in my coolant
Cavitation is the formation of bubbles in the liquid coolant, so important?
which appear depending on coolant composition and the Measuring the freeze point, molybdate and nitrate level in your
thermodynamic conditions of temperature and pressure. engine’s cooling system is absolutely essential for protection
against liner pitting, corrosion and coolant dilution.
What is the difference between cavitation associated
with liner pitting and cavitation associated with the How quickly does inhibitor inside a water filter
water pump? dissolve into the coolant?
Cavitation occurs depending on the thermodynamic This will depend on the type of filter used. For DCA4 filters
conditions encountered. For cavitation associated with (ex: WF2070) the inhibitor exists as pellets inside the water
liner pitting bubbles appear as a result of high frequency filter. Immediately upon installation and exposure to coolant
vibration due to movement of the piston. These bubbles the DCA4 pellets dissolve into the coolant. For ES system
implode against the liner surface and cause pitting. Water filters (ex: WF2121), the inhibitor is coated with a non-soluble
pump cavitation is the result of bubbles formed in the inlet material which enables the slow release of inhibitors over the
coolant of the pump and imploding on the pump impeller. service interval.

What is slow chemical release technology? Does maintaining with ES Compleat cost more than using
Slow chemical release technology is Fleetguard's patented a light-duty coolant pre-charged with coolant additives?
technology that enables the slow release of coolant No. Although individual circumstances vary, use of light-duty
inhibitors into cooling system by coating of the inhibitors coolant often requires frequent draining and refilling of cooling
with a non-soluble material. The chemicals are released system whereas ES Compleat can be used for many years.
over time into the cooling system by diffusion. Overall maintenance costs associated with cooling system
are less for ES Compleat than for light-duty pre-charged with
What is diffusion? coolant additives since coolant chemistry is better maintained
The tendency of matter to move from areas of high over time.
concentration to areas of low concentration.
If I fill my system with ES Compleat, do I need
With cooling system removing one third of the total to add any other product?
heat from combustion, what happens to the remaining No. ES Compleat is a fully-formulated heavy duty coolant.
two thirds? Therefore, it contains all ingredients for a heavy-duty cooling
Roughly one third of the heat of combustion is removed system. If you are using an ES Compleat premix you simply
through the cooling system. Another third is removed add this to the clean system. For ES Compleat concentrate,
through exhaust and general heat loss. de-ionized water should be added in the to make the premix.
The remaining third is converted to useful work.
How can I see if my cooling system is contaminated?
What is scaling and what causes it? For severely contaminated systems, this can probably be seen
Build up of calcium and/or magnesium on the cooling by visual inspecting a coolant sample. Also, if in doubt about
system components. Scaling is directly related to poor quality of coolant, use Fleetguard coolant test kits to determine
water quality. over quality.

Why do I need to check my tap water quality? Does ES Compleat also contain antifreeze?
Proper water quality is important for the performance of the Yes, ES Compleat contains either ethylene glycol or propylene
cooling system. Engine manufacturers follow these limits glycol as antifreeze.
for water used in cooling system: Calcium and magnesium
below 170 ppm; Chloride below 40 ppm; Sulfur below What happens if I use a light-duty coolant
100 ppm. If make up water does not meet these guidelines in a heavy -duty application?
then ES Compleat in premix form is recommended. The overall reliability and durability of the engine will be
reduced. LD coolants do not contain the specific HD inhibitors
Can I leave Restore/Restore Plus in the cooling system that are required in order to fully protect the cooling system
overnight? from corrosion, cavitation, scale build up and oil fouling etc.
No. Maximum time to allow Restore/ Restore Plus in the This will result in problems such as overheating, leakage due
cooling system is 3 hours. Prolonged exposure can cause to corrosion and even cavitation.
damage to elastomers and soft metals.
How do I clean my cooling system?
What does the condemnation test tell me Drain down the existing coolant and flush with clean water.
about the coolant? Use Restore (for oil fouling or silicate gel) or Restore Plus (for
The condemnation test, provided by the Quik Chek 3-Way corrosion or scale) at 10 to 15% dilution for up to 3 hours at
Coolant Quality Test Kit, is a go no-go test regarding the working temperature. Always follow the instructions carefully.
quality of the coolant. If the answer is negative, then the Allow to cool, drain down and then flush several times with
cooling system must be drained and new coolant added. clean water before filling system with ES Compleat.
The test measures the pH, chloride, and sulfate levels.
Recommended to test coolant for condemnation once
per year.
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Coolant Product Glossary

Antifreeze: A formula with ethylene glycol or propylene glycol Nitrate: A general anti-corrosion additive that is especially
base that contains supplemental coolant additives (SCAs) and/or effective in protecting aluminum and solder.
Organic Acids to prevent corrosion, foaming and other damage to Nitrite: Additive present in all good SCAs and fully formulated
cooling system components. It must be mixed with water before it antifreezes (ASTM spec D-6210) that is the most important
is used! The most common mixture is 50% each. additive for preventing cylinder liner cavitation.
ASTM: American Society for Testing of Materials (www.astm.org), Organic acid: A large family of chemicals usually used to refer in
the most important standards-setting organization in the world, antifreeze discussions to carboxylate inhibitors (see carboxylates).
publishes specifications most commonly cited, ASTM D-3306 for
OAT: Organic Acid Technology coolant.
cars and ASTM D-6210 (new) and ASTM D-4985 (old) for trucks.
pH: A scale that indicates the acidity or alkalinity of a fluid or
Borate: A pH buffer used in some antifreezes and SCAs
solution. The scale runs from 0 to 14 with values below 7 being
(supplemental coolant additives) to maintain the pH of coolant as
acidic and those above 7 being alkaline. Antifreeze/coolant and
it ages.
SCA solutions run in the alkaline to mildly alkaline range of 7.5 to
Carboxylates: Organic acids that have the chemical fragment 11.0. A coolant or SCA solution will become unstable if the pH
COOH in the molecule. In orange coolant, such as GM DEXCOOL drops too much with use. Minimum acceptable pH depends on
®
, some of the anti-rust inhibitors are from this chemical family. the type of coolant. Rapid additive depletion/precipitation and
Charge: To charge or pre-charge a heavy-duty coolant, add 3% corrosion is likely once the coolant pH falls below the lower limit.
SCA to a 50% low silicate ASTM 4985 specification antifreeze and Phosphate: A pH buffer used in many coolants. Detroit Diesel®
50% water mix. In water, 6% SCA is usually the pre-charge dose. does not recommend phosphated coolants.
Coolant: The fluid formulation in the cooling system, usually half Pre-charged: A term to describe antifreeze that contains SCA. It
antifreeze and half water. is now obsolete; the term fully formulated is preferred.
Coolant Filter: A filter through which coolant flows and widely Propylene Glycol: An alternative, slightly more expensive
used as delivery device for SCA chemicals. Care is necessary to antifreeze base fluid that is environmentally friendlier than ethylene
ensure the proper application, containing the proper chemical glycol due to its lower toxicity. Provides excellent corrosion
dose, is used. Extended life, slow release coolant filters are now protection.
used with extended life coolants.
Reserve Alkalinity: The ability of a coolant to resist aging as
Deionised (DI) Water: Water purified by deionization. It is reflected by the amount of hydrochloric acid required to put the
chemically pure and contains no calcium, magnesium, chloride pH down to 5.5 in an ASTM test.
or sulfate as found in many tap waters. It is recommended as
SCA: An acronym for supplemental coolant additive which is a
the make-up for coolant, especially extended service coolants.
chemical package added to coolant either as a liquid, powder or
Esters: A chemical family found in some recycled antifreezes. charge inside a filter to fortify the coolant’s anticorrosive and other
These chemicals quickly deplete the inhibitor package, acidify the desirable properties. SCAs that meet the ASTM SCA specification
coolant and cause catastrophic cooling system failure in remarkably are strongly preferred for maximum protection.
short periods of time.
Silicate: The best protection against aluminum corrosion.
Ethylene Glycol: The most common antifreeze base. At 50% in However, silicate has limited solubility in coolant and is often
water, EG antifreeze provides freeze protection to -34º F. EG can be associated with radiator plugging in poorly formulated coolants or
harmful if ingested. SCAs. High quality coolants contain silicate stabilizers.
Freeze Point: The point where ice crystals begin to form in Silicate stabilizer: A chemical used in the best coolants and
coolant as stated by ASTM method D 1177. SCAs to prevent silicate drop-out, which may cause problems.
Fully Formulated: This term describes the new heavy-duty Specific Conductance: A coolant’s ability to resist carrying an
coolants that contain all chemicals necessary to protect diesel as electrical current between dissimilar metals. Excessive levels can
well as automotive cooling systems. The ASTM specification for be due to improper source water, high metal corrosion or over–
fully formulated coolant, ASTM D-6210, requires simultaneous treatment with SCAs.
compliance with all of the previous automotive and heavy-
Total Dissolved Solids: A measure of the total amount of
duty specifications. Therefore, this is a true universal antifreeze
additives, make-up water minerals, and contaminants in a coolant.
specification and may be used in any system.
Total Hardness: A calculation of calcium carbonate and
Hybrid Coolant: Coolant made with a chemical additive package
magnesium carbonate - an indication of scale deposit formation.
that contains a combination of organic acids and conventional
ASTM, TMC, and OEM specifications are based on Total
corrosion inhibitors.
Hardness.
Molybdate: In the Fleetguard DCA-4, SCA, and coolant
technology, a component to prevent cylinder liner cavitation and
protect hard and soft metals from corrosion.

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