Checking the Hoses

Checking the Hoses - Ops

Check the hoses as follows:

  1. Inspect the cooling system hoses and replace any hose that shows obvious signs of damage or feels abnormally soft or hard.
  2. Replace damaged clamps.
  3. Correct all external leaks as soon as detected.
  4. Note: If Detroit Genuine antifreeze/coolant (or equivalent fully formulated, pre-charged antifreeze is used, a pre-charged element is not required.
  5. Check coolant inhibitor levels at the intervals listed in this manual.
    Current engine designs no longer use coolant filters. If you have a coolant filter, you may choose to remove the filter at your next maintenance interval. For more details reference bulletin 15TS-10Rev.
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Document Number: 0000022456
Manual Publication Date: 2024-01-05
Topic Publication Date: 2023-12-10