>
> Not all diesel engines are sleeved. My B5.9 Cummins is not and the
> coolant is green.
>
Heads up on the Cummins B5.9. There is an ASTM spec that the
antifreeze must meet for this engine or it does incur cavitation
pitting and eventually you will have a block failure. If you don't
have any literature to refer to, I can look up the ASTM spec for you.
Literally all diesel engines need specific attention paid to he
antifreeze used. Generally you cannot get antifreeze that meets diesel
requirements at Walmart but most auto parts stores do carry it.
Obviously diesel engine shops will carry what you need. Most auto
parts stores carry the the test strips to see if your antifreeze still
has the necessary active additive levels. The best advice is to
exactly follow the vehicle manufacturers specification and as long as
the antifreeze you use for the engine (and cooling system) meets the
ASTM specification and passes periodic testing and you change
antifreeze at the recommended change intervals, you should not have
any problem.
Perry
1993 Bounder 5.9 Cummins
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