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Ph of coolant

So what is the proper ph of coolant on my Cummins engine
Rick & MJ Berry
1998 U320 40'
Ohio

Re: Ph of coolant

Reply #2 –
Rick,

You will need to tell us what coolant you have.  Proper pH is different for the old-generation "Low silicate for diesel coolant with added SCA" and the new-generation OAT-based coolant.

And if the old generation, if it is low on SCA and you add more to bring it up to the proper concentration (test strips) that will raise pH (less acidic).
Brett Wolfe
EX: 1993 U240
Moderator, ForeForum 2001-
Moderator Diesel RV Club 2002-
Moderator, FMCA Forum 2009-2020
Chairman FMCA Technical Advisory Committee 2011-2020
 

Re: Ph of coolant

Reply #3 –
Test strips are specific to the antifreeze you are using.
Regards,
Brett

'99 42' Foretravel Xtreme
'14 Brown Motorsports Stacker
'05 Chevy SSR
'02 BMW R1150R