Peterbilt Medium Duty Truck Owner's Manual - Peterbilt Motors
Peterbilt Medium Duty Truck Owner's Manual - Peterbilt Motors Peterbilt Medium Duty Truck Owner's Manual - Peterbilt Motors
Engine Cooling System ELC Condition (Contamination and Inhibitor Concentration) Perform a visual inspection of the ELC. It should have no cloudiness or floating debris. Determine the chemical inhibitor concentration level by using an ELC-specific test kit or test strips. Inhibitor concentration level determines corrosion protection. If you are concerned about possible coolant quality, contamination, or mechanical problems, submit a coolant sample for analysis. Improper maintenance may cause coolant degradation and could result in damage to the cooling system and engine components. Consult your dealer or the ELC manufacturer’s representative for recommended ELC test kits, test strips, and laboratory sample procedures. ELC Extender Add ELC extender if necessary at the maintenance interval under “Cooling” on page 183. Preventive Maintenance Topping Off WARNING! Removing the fill cap on a hot engine can cause scalding coolant to spray out and burn you badly. If the engine has been in operation within the previous 30 minutes, be very careful in removing the fill cap. Protect face, hands, and arms against escaping fluid and steam by covering the cap with a large, thick rag. Do not try to remove it until the surge tank cools down if you see any steam or coolant escaping. In any situation, remove the cap very slowly and carefully. Be ready to back off if any steam or coolant begins to escape. NOTE: If frequent topping off is necessary and there are no visible signs of coolant leaks when the engine is cold, check for leaks with the engine operating at normal temperature. WARNING! Handle coolant and antifreeze carefully. Ethylene glycol antifreeze is poisonous and can cause death or personal injury. Store in original fluid container only and always keep out of reach of children. – 180 – Y53-6027 Medium Duty (R05/09)
Preventive Maintenance FILL COOLANT EXPANSION TANK Engine Cooling System Check the coolant level after each trip. Add coolant as necessary. You may find your coolant level is not up to the correct level soon after you have filled the radiator. This may be because all the trapped air in the system has not yet been purged. It takes a little time for all the air to leave the system after you fill your radiator. Refilling Your Radiator Cooling System Expansion Tank Proper Coolant Level NOTE: Do not overfill a cooling system. Excess coolant may result in overflow, loss of antifreeze, and reduced corrosion protection. 1. Be sure the radiator and engine block drains are closed. 2. Move the heater control to maximum heat position. 3. Remove the surge tank pressure cap 4. Through the surge tank, fill the system with premixed coolant. Pour it in a steady flow until the radiator is full. 5. Start the engine. 6. Idle at low RPM. 7. Complete the filling. Do it as quickly as possible. 8. Idle the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature. 9. Fill the radiator as necessary to raise the coolant level to the proper reading. Replace the surge tank pressure cap. Medium Duty (R05/09) Y53-6027 – 181 –
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Preventive Maintenance<br />
FILL<br />
COOLANT<br />
EXPANSION<br />
TANK<br />
Engine Cooling System<br />
Check the coolant level after each trip. Add coolant as<br />
necessary. You may find your coolant level is not up to the<br />
correct level soon after you have filled the radiator. This<br />
may be because all the trapped air in the system has not<br />
yet been purged. It takes a little time for all the air to leave<br />
the system after you fill your radiator.<br />
Refilling Your Radiator<br />
Cooling System Expansion Tank<br />
Proper Coolant Level<br />
NOTE: Do not overfill a cooling system. Excess<br />
coolant may result in overflow, loss of antifreeze,<br />
and reduced corrosion protection.<br />
1. Be sure the radiator and engine block drains are closed.<br />
2. Move the heater control to maximum heat position.<br />
3. Remove the surge tank pressure cap<br />
4. Through the surge tank, fill the system with premixed<br />
coolant. Pour it in a steady flow until the radiator is full.<br />
5. Start the engine.<br />
6. Idle at low RPM.<br />
7. Complete the filling. Do it as quickly as possible.<br />
8. Idle the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature.<br />
9. Fill the radiator as necessary to raise the coolant level to<br />
the proper reading. Replace the surge tank pressure<br />
cap.<br />
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