Changing coolant, need alittle help

[farmboypowerstroke]

got the coolant changed, coolant filter on. I tested the coolant. The molybdate (sp) and the nitrate levels are low, how do i get those levels up? I have an additive, but does it take the levels down? or at least thats what i have been told

[SyN]

Have U ever though about switching to ELC? No worries after that. Alot of talk of our powerstrokes cooling system and ELC don't mix. There's a Myth about the seals and the ELC don't see eye to eye. HoG WasH!!

After dealing with that problem for a few yrs. I just got fed up and changed to Red ELC. Don't have to add anything anymore.

If I had an answer for ya, I would share the info. Just one less worry for me.

Took time to share this with ya.. I take my coolant very serious. Mr. Gooch Helped me out here, within another board.

Coolant & SCA Additives!! - Diesel Forum - The Diesel Stop.com

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Last edited by SyN : 08-03-2008 at 02:25 PM.

[dikdragon]

Can you tell me what ELC is? brand? where to buy? thanx

[SyN]

Extended Life Coolant. There a 4 or 5 brands. Walmart stocks Peak Final Charge which is a very good coolant. Try your nearest Diesel Truck Shop. Large Truck Stops. Don't bother with worthless AZ or O'Reillys.=Worthless. Do a search via google on ELC coolants.

I researched the ELC coolant for awhile, and after talking with Mr. Gooch: It was a no brainer. Plus After the addition of a Coolant Filter, I basically tripled the life of my water pump. I just change the filter once a yr. Usually the 1st of Jan. Money Very Well Spent.

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Last edited by SyN : 08-03-2008 at 03:15 PM.

[choctaw]

Originally Posted by SyN

Have U ever though about switching to ELC? No worries after that. Alot of talk of our powerstrokes cooling system and ELC don't mix. There's a Myth about the seals and the ELC don't see eye to eye. HoG WasH!!

After dealing with that problem for a few yrs. I just got fed up and changed to Red ELC. Don't have to add anything anymore.

If I had an answer for ya, I would share the info. Just one less worry for me.

Took time to share this with ya.. I take my coolant very serious. Mr. Gooch Helped me out here, within another board.

Coolant & SCA Additives!! - Diesel Forum - The Diesel Stop.com

Sounds like Mr. Gooch knows his stuff, fairly diplomatic considering the previous posts as well.
Thanks SyN.

[SyN]

Mr. Gooch is the most honest and respected person that I have met on any of these diesel boards. He has taken the time out of his day, many many times to help me solve a problem with my 7.3L and saved me hundreds of dollars.