Coolant Fill Options

The coolants recommended for use in Detroit™ engines are listed in the tables below. This publication will give a complete explanation of their use.

Notice: Required specifications for water, Ethylene Glycol (EG), Propylene Glycol (PG), inhibitor packages, and inhibitor concentration are included in the appendix of this publication. To avoid possible engine damage from inadequate or over-concentrated coolant, this publication should be read thoroughly before replacing or topping-off coolant.
DD5, DD8, DD13, DD15, and DD16 Coolant Fill Options
Engine Series Coolant Factory Fill Options Service Fill Options

DD5, DD8, DD13, DD15, DD16

 Extended Life Coolant (ELC) - Organic Acid Technology (OAT)

Detroit Power Cool Plus or refer to 93K217 list of approved coolants at DTNAConnect.com
Standard Life Coolant (SLC) - Conventional

Detroit Power Cool or refer to 93K217 list of approved coolants at DTNAConnect.com
    Legacy Engine Coolant Fill Options
    Engine Series Coolant Fill Options Service Fill Options

    Series 50, Series 55,

    Series 60, MBE900,

    MBE4000

    		 Ethylene Glycol based antifreeze coolant + SLC corrosion inhibitors

    Detroit Power Cool or refer to 93K217 list of approved coolants at DTNAConnect.com
    Propylene Glycol based antifreeze coolant + SLC corrosion inhibitors

    No Detroit™ product available. Refer to 93K217 list of approved coolants at DTNAConnect.com
    Water based coolant + SLC corrosion inhibitors1

    Deionized Water + Detroit Genuine Coolant 3000
    Ethylene Glycol based antifreeze coolant + ELC inhibitors

    Detroit Power Cool Plus or refer to 93K217 list of approved coolants at DTNAConnect.com
    Propylene Glycol based antifreeze coolant + ELC inhibitors

    No Detroit™ product available. Refer to 93K217 list of approved coolants at DTNAConnect.com
    Water based coolant + ELC inhibitors1

    Deionized Water + Detroit Genuine Coolant Plus 6000
    1 Water-only coolant systems offer no freeze protection and should not be used where ambient temperatures can fall to 0°C (32°F).
      Freightliner EconicSD Coolant Fill Options
      Engine Series Coolant Factory Fill Options Service Fill Options

      DD8

      		 Silicated Organic Acid technology (Si-OAT)

      refer to 93K217 list of approved coolants at DTNAConnect.com

        Additional approved coolant products can be found on the Detroit 93K217 list at DTNAConnect.

        Note:
        EA4,EA6,EA5,EB5,EC3,EC4,EB6
        Parent topic: Coolant Fill Options
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