coolant filters

<ST>6.0 · #1 (**permalink**) 02-10-2011, 06:37 AM

Ive tried searching but didnt find what i was looking for. anyhow i wanted to know what kit is recommended and what is the benifit of using one?

seawolfbronco · #2 (**permalink**) 02-10-2011, 06:48 AM

The DieselSite kit is what everyone recommends. I plan on installing one after I change out the stock coolant to an ELC coolant. The stock coolant contains silicates that plug up the oil and EGR coolers leading to blown head gaskets.

http://www.dieselsite.com/index.asp?...S&Category=618

**dhanna6powerstroke** · #3 (**permalink**) 02-10-2011, 06:48 AM

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Originally Posted by <ST>6.0

Ive tried searching but didnt find what i was looking for. anyhow i wanted to know what kit is recommended and what is the benifit of using one?

It will remove the casting sand that is left in the intake which will prolong waterpump life and cooling system in general. Here is the kit that most guys use. http://www.dieselsite.com/index.asp?...S&Category=618

**amdriven2liv** · #4 (**permalink**) 02-10-2011, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by <ST>6.0

..... and what is the benifit of using one?

I have the Diesel site filter kit. My first filter I pulled and cut open, found about a table spoon of what looked like casting sand. 300 miles

Second one, 1000 miles, not much change, but still found "stuff" in the filter.

Third one plugged totally at around 5000 miles. Found quite a bit of "stuff" on element and I poured out the fluid that was in the filter can into a glass jar and found all sorts of stuff in it.

I'm glad I have the filter. Takes about 20 minutes to install.

nos487 · #5 (**permalink**) 02-10-2011, 02:07 PM

I bought the Sinister kit because it comes with two filters.
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**amdriven2liv** · #6 (**permalink**) 02-10-2011, 02:19 PM

Some other filters that can be used for the coolant filter system:

COOLANT FILTERS
Fleetguard WF-2077
Baldwin B5134
John Deere RE11992
Caterpillar 9Y4528
Cummins 3300721
Wix 24070
NAPA 4070
AC-Delco WF-108
Fram PR3383
Donaldson P554685
Alliance (Freightliner) WF2077
CarQuest 89070

nos487 · #7 (**permalink**) 02-10-2011, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by amdriven2liv

Some other filters that can be used for the coolant filter system:

COOLANT FILTERS
Fleetguard WF-2077
Baldwin B5134
John Deere RE11992
Caterpillar 9Y4528
Cummins 3300721
Wix 24070
NAPA 4070
AC-Delco WF-108
Fram PR3383
Donaldson P554685
Alliance (Freightliner) WF2077
CarQuest 89070

Thanks you saved me from searching what other filters I can use.