Table 16.
Legacy Engine Coolant Fill Options
Engine Series
Coolant Fill Options
Product
Series 50, Series 55,
Series 60, MBE900,
MBE4000
Ethylene Glycol based antifreeze c
SLC corrosion inhibitors
Detroit Power Cool or refer to 93K217
list of approved coolants at
DTNAConnect
Propylene Glycol based antifreeze c
SLC corrosion inhibitors
No Detroit™ product available. Refer
to 93K217 list of approved coolants at
DTNAConnect
Water based c SLC corrosion
inhibitors
1
Deionized Water + Detroit Genuine
Coolant 3000
Ethylene Glycol based antifreeze c
ELC inhibitors
Detroit Power Cool Plus or refer to
93K217 list of approved coolants at
DTNAConnect
Propylene Glycol based antifreeze c
ELC inhibitors
No Detroit™ product available. Refer
to 93K217 list of approved coolants at
DTNAConnect
Water based c ELC inhibitors
1
Deionized Water + Detroit Genuine
Coolant Plus 6000
1
Water-only coolant systems offer no freeze protection and should not be used where ambient temperatures can fall to 0°C (32°F).
Additional approved coolant products can be found on the Detroit 93K217 list at
dtna.prd.freightliner.com/content/public/TechLit/lubricants_fuel_coolants.html
15.9 Coolant Do's and Don'ts
15.9.1
Coolants for Detroit™ Engines
The intent of this bulletin is to provide the requirements, directions, and information required to ensure cooling system
protection for Detroit™ engines. These recommendations are general rules and reflect years of experience, technology
research, and product development. Specific concerns not covered by this publication should be addressed to your local
Detroit™ representative. The coolant used in Detroit™ engines must meet
DFS 93K217 Specification
with the following
basic requirements:
• Provide an adequate heat transfer medium.
• Protect against cavitation damage to both cylinder liners and water pumps.
• Provide a corrosion/erosion-resistant environment.
• Prevent formation of scale or sludge deposits.
• Be compatible with cooling system hose and seal materials.
• Provide adequate freeze protection.
The rest of this section will describe the requirements for the proper usage of the water, antifreeze, and corrosion inhibitors. It
will also describe the coolants and additives that are not recommended by Detroit™ and have been proven harmful to
Detroit™ engines.
15.9.2
Coolants NOT Permitted
The following coolants are not to be used in Detroit™ engines:
•
Automotive/Passenger car-type coolants
must not be used in Detroit™ engines because they offer no liner pitting
protection. Also, these types of coolants generally contain high levels of phosphates and silicates.
•
Methyl alcohol-based antifreeze
must not be used in Detroit™ engines because of its effects on the nonmetallic
components of the cooling system and its low boiling point.
EuroV MBE 900 Operators Manual
All information subject to change without notice.
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