Can you lose coolant through the exhaust?
Coolant in your exhaust means one of three things: (a) a blown head gasket, (b) a cracked intake manifold, or (c) a radiator leak resulting in flung coolant getting into your air intake. If you see liquid coming out of your tailpipe, it is most likely condensation from the exhaust gases.
How many gallons of antifreeze does a Detroit diesel hold?
NOTICE:
| Coolant | Coolant Element | Liquid * |
|---|---|---|
| Water only | Select Element listed in Table “Coolant Inhibitor Element Size Requirements-Initial Dosage for Water-Only System” . | 6% by volume, or 1 quart per 4 gallons |
What kind of antifreeze does a Detroit Diesel take?
Detroit Diesel markets OAT-inhibited ethylene glycol coolants—DDC POWER COOL Plus and POWER COOL Plus Marine (30% glycol, 70% water). POWER COOL Plus coolants contain all of the required inhibitors. If a non-DDC® OAT antifreeze is used, it must conform to TMC RP-338 specification.
Why does my Detroit Series 60 have white smoke?
If you own a 12.7 liter DD4 and the engine is a PK or GK, it will have 15.0 to 1 compression ratio pistons, and if you rebuild it and stay with the OEM parts for that series of engine, you are guaranteed to have horrendous white smoke upon start up until the coolant temperature reaches about 140 degrees.
When did Detroit Series 60 PK engine overhaul?
12.7 Detroit Series 60 PK engine manufactured June 1998. Overhauled in August 2019 at my local Freightliner service center. Truck runs great, good mpg and oil analysis. However, it smokes like a freight train during first start when the temps outside are below 32F. There was no smoke whatsoever before this last engine overhaul.
What causes a Detroit Diesel Series 60 to overheat?
This can indicate a coolant leak. If there is such a leak, you might also notice lower coolant levels in your engine, but things otherwise appear normal. This can lead to an overheated engine. Operators often find that they experience issues with their EGR system on their 14L Series 60 in particular.
What causes a coolant leak on a Detroit Diesel?
This is particularly true of the EGR cooler. If you’re having a problem with your EGR cooler, you might notice an exhaust leak, especially white exhaust. This can indicate a coolant leak. If there is such a leak, you might also notice lower coolant levels in your engine, but things otherwise appear normal. This can lead to an overheated engine.