I just got a dieselsite coolant filter kit in the mail along with a 203 thermostat but i want to do a full coolant flush while im at it. Ive been reading a lot about it and it sounds like a elc coolant such as International's Fleetrite ELC, Shell Rotella ELC, CAT ELC, Chevron Delo ELC, Peak Final Charge, Prestone Heavy Duty ELC, Zerex Extreme Heavy Duty, etc.
There are no stores in my area that i can find that sell any of those. I can order online but looks like from what ive found you have to order in a case which is 6gal. I only need 4 correct?
So this is what i think is the closest thing in my local area, any good or just order HD ELC online??
Can someone explain a little more about this? What are SCA? I have a 2002 7.3 and I changed my fluid with the zerex gold. That's what the parts store said. Should I have used ELC? If so why? Thanks
That is just a pre-charged coolant, so basically conventional green with SCA already in it. It was the standard of industrial engines for years prior to the introduction of OAT based ELCs and 2EHA compliant seals, sealants and gaskets.
In an 2001 either an ELC or a pre-charged coolant will work fine... the pre-charged will require a little more monitoring but will still work just fine.
The 203*F t-stat is fine, just not necessary, and I have one. I'm not going to get rid of it, but I wouldn't do it again.
I WOULD get the billet t-stat housing though.
I too have the 203* thermostat, but I would not do it again. Not that it makes the truck run any worse, but I have a hard time believing that it makes it run more efficiently.
yes I do, thanks for the reminder. I guess I should not assume that the company who sales and services the motor in the truck that they make and sale would tell you to use the wrong coolant.
Csipsd- thanks for keeping it real. Some times I get all caught up in the little stuff. As said above your post, the gold fluid works but just more work. What do I need to do to make sure the coolant is in spec? Once again thanks
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