How filled Should my coolant be?
Your coolant reservoir tank should be at least 30% full. Most reservoir tank has min and max mark drawn on the side of the container. The most common cause of a coolant leak is a bad radiator cap, bad radiator fans, and loose radiator hose clamps.
What does top off coolant mean?
Step 5: Top off the radiator. If you can’t see any coolant in the radiator and it has a cap that you can access, go ahead and top it off until you see coolant at the bottom of the neck.
Can I just top off my coolant?
Topping off coolant ignores the root cause of the problem. Fluid will continue to leak, meaning you’ll have to continue to top off the coolant to stay ahead of the leak. Leaking coolant leaves you at a higher risk for an overheating engine.
Is it okay to top up coolant with water?
This is a frequently asked question, yes you can top up with just water, but you should only do this in an emergency to enable you to get to a garage. Engine coolant contains antifreeze, so diluting with water will lower the boiling point and the coolant will stop to work efficiently.
When to put coolant in Detroit Diesel engine?
Upon cool-down and for a couple of days, small amounts of coolant may be necessary. When the engine is cold, make sure that the coolant level is above the liquid level sensor. For all operating conditions there must always be some air space between the coolant and the top of the expansion tank.
How do you cool a Detroit Diesel DD13?
Vent line from top of the EGR cooler 13. Remove the vent line from the top of the EGR cooler. Blow air into the engine through the EGR vent until no coolant comes out of the block drain. Re-attach the vent line. 14. Blow air into the expansion tank until no fluid comes out of the block drain. 15.
Where is the coolant temperature sensor on a Detroit Diesel?
Top radiator hose connection and location of the coolant temperature sensor 16. Disconnect the top radiator hose. Blow air into the radiator until no fluid comes out of the radiator drain. Then blow air into the engine until no coolant comes out of the block drain.
How to calibrate Detroit Diesel DD15 / DD13?
Calibrate the refractometerby placing a drop of newEvans Waterless Heavy Duty Coolant on the refractometer glass. Use the small screwdriver supplied with the instrument and set the reading to 57.0. Always clean the glass and the daylight plate with a clean, soft cloth between readings.