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MTU POWER COOL®

Off-Highway Coolant

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Why should I use MTU POWER COOL® coolants?

MTU POWER COOL® products are specially designed to protect the metals and seals used in our
off-highway engines. At the recommended concentration, this range of coolants provides excellent
heat transferability and prevents corrosion, cavitation erosion and deposit formation.
Performance and Longevity
Which one should I use for marine engines cooled with heat exchangers?
Use MTU POWER COOL® Plus Marine 30/70 for heat exchanger engines that require limited freeze protection. The pre-mixed 30/70 concentration MTU Off-Highway Coolant
provides freeze protection to 20°F / -7°C.
MTU POWER COOL® Plus 6000 is available for engines that do not require freeze protection and operate with high ambient water temperatures.
MTU POWER COOL® Plus 6000 is specifically formulated to improve heat transfer in conditions where 50/50 concentrations could suffer from decreased
efficiency, particularly at wide open throttle.

How do I test MTU POWER COOL® coolants?
The MTU ADVANCE Fluid Management System is designed to test coolants, including organic acid type long life coolants; oil; diesel fuel and water-based
fluids. Testing is recommended at 6 month intervals or during usual periodic maintenance using the Coolant Analysis Advanced (C-P94). MTU POWER COOL® Concentrate
MTU ADVANCE Fluid Test Strips (TESCOL) coolant test strips provide exceptional quality and value in measuring the freeze-point concentration,
supplemental additives and inhibitors in your diesel engine coolant as well as the measurement of nitrite concentration, molybdate, and pH levels in
MTU POWER COOL® Concentrate mixtures, 50/50 Premix, and 3149 coolants. However, test strips are not effective for testing MTU POWER COOL® Plus
MTU POWER COOL® 50/50 Premix
Marine, or MTU POWER COOL® Plus 6000.
MTU POWER COOL® Plus Marine 30/70
How often do I change this coolant?
For MTU POWER COOL® Concentrate, 50/50 Premix, and 3149 coolants we recommend a change every 9,000 hours or 5 years, whichever comes first,
for MTU POWER COOL® Plus Marine we recommend a change every 9,000 hours or 3 years, whichever comes first and for MTU POWER COOL® MTU POWER COOL® Plus 6000 Concentrate
Plus 6000, the recommended change interval is every 6,000 hours or 2 years. Of course, you should always check proper concentrations at every preventive
maintenance interval.
MTU POWER COOL® 3149
What happens if I mix this with another coolant?
MTU POWER COOL® chemical composition is very stable. However, effectiveness would certainly be compromised if these coolants were mixed with others.
If mixed, the system should be drained and re-filled with the proper coolant.

Is this coolant approved by MTU?

MTU POWER COOL® products are approved for all off-highway engines offered by MTU (including legacy 2-Cycle engines).

Can I use MTU POWER COOL® 3149 in marine engines?

MTU POWER COOL® 3149 is formulated specifically for MTU Detroit Diesel Series 149 engines that do not have aluminum cooling system components.
Do not, under any circumstances, use this coolant in any engine but an MTU Detroit Diesel Series 149. This coolant does not contain silicates, and any
engine with aluminum components exposed to the engine’s coolant would not be properly protected. Tognum, POWER COOL, the spinning arrows design are registered trademarks.

What is the freeze protection for the different off-highway varieties?

Valid for North America. Specifications are subject to change without notice.

MTU POWER COOL® Concentrate Maximum freeze protection*, -34° F / -37° C at 50/50 mix
©2008 MTU Detroit Diesel, Inc. All rights reserved. MTU, Detroit Diesel,

MTU POWER COOL® 50/50 Premix Maximum freeze protection, -34° F / -37° C at pre-mixed concentration
MTU POWER COOL® Plus 6000 No freeze protection
MTU POWER COOL® Plus Marine 30/70 Limited freeze protection, 20° F / -7° C, full inhibitor protection at pre-mixed concentration
MTU POWER COOL® 3149 Maximum* protection, -34° F / -37° C at 50/50 mix
Part # MTUDDBASC001 May 08 - Printed in USA

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 roduct comes in concentrate formulation and must be diluted using quality water (demineralized strongly recommended). Refer to product label for freeze protection at various concentrations.

Valid for North America

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 QUICK REFERENCE SIZE AVAILABILITY KEY
MTU POWER COOL® Plus Marine 30/70
MTU Coolant 1-gallon 5-gallon 55-gallon bulk
This ethylene glycol-based coolant is pre-mixed at a 30/70 antifreeze-to-water ratio, but includes 100% of the proprietary hybrid inhibitor package. It is

Performance and Longevity

designed for marine applications where minimal freeze protection (down to 20° F/-7° C) is required.

Benefits: Convenience – ready to use; no further dilution necessary

Quality – water content is demineralized and low in salts and hardness ions to inhibit corrosion and scale deposits
Protection – hybrid technology is particularly effective in marine heat-exchanger systems where drastic temperature changes occur
MTU provides a full range of consumable supplies for use in preventive maintenance programs. These consumables can be grouped into three main categories: Durability – recommended change interval is 9,000 hours or 3 years, whichever comes first
filters, including air, oil and fuel; lubricants, including engine oils and greases; and coolants, both concentrates and pre-mixed. All of these products must pass
thorough testing to qualify them for usage in MTU diesel engines and other systems. MTU supplied consumables help customers attain maximum performance
from their engines in terms of power, torque, longevity and low total cost of operation. Consumables play a vital role in protecting a customer’s investment. Part Numbers
Our extensive testing, superior design and top-quality materials produce premium products. 23524677 5-gallon pail Available formats Color Formulation
23524676 55-gallon drum
HOAT
The MTU POWER COOL® advantage protects against damage in four ways:
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1. In cold environments they lower the freezing point of the coolant.
2. In hot conditions and severe duty, they raise the boiling point of the coolant.
3. They form a durable, sacrificial coating on cylinder liners to help prevent pitting damage.
4. They inhibit corrosion and the formation of deposits that can lead to overheating.

MTU offers POWER COOL® in additive packages or as complete antifreeze products. They are available both in concentrate form (additive only and glycol blends) MTU POWER COOL® Plus 6000 Concentrate
and in a variety of ready-to-use premixed concentrations engineered to meet your specific needs. Its Hybrid Organic Acid Technology (HOAT) chemistry

This coolant additive is used in applications where no freeze protection is required. It contains no nitrites or silicates, and provides excellent protection against
combines the best of conventional and organic acid-based chemistry to provide the ultimate protection against rust and corrosion. All MTU POWER COOL®
corrosion and pitting when mixed with good quality water at a concentration of 10% by volume.
products are designed to maintain optimal performance and help extend operational life.
Benefits: Quality – provides optimum engine cooling, including marine applications where there are high ambient water temperatures
Protection – hybrid technology is particularly effective in marine heat-exchanger systems where drastic temperature changes occur
MTU POWER COOL® Concentrate Durability – recommended change interval is 6,000 hours or 2 years, whichever comes first

This concentrated ethylene glycol-based coolant uses a hybrid inhibitor package that lasts longer than conventional coolants. Its low-silicate, low pH,
phosphate-free technology protects all cooling system metals from corrosion and cylinder liners against pitting.
Part Numbers
Benefits:   lexibility – can be diluted to different concentrations to provide, as-needed, lower or higher levels of protection against freezing
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or overheating
23533526 Gallon Available formats Color Formulation
Quality – contains a high-quality defoamer system and will not harm gaskets, hoses, plastics or original vehicle finishes 23533527 5-gallon pail
Durability – recommended change interval is 9,000 hours or 5 years, whichever comes first HOAT
Value – concentrate form lowers shipping costs by decreasing weight G93

Part Numbers
23533522 Gallon Available formats Color Formulation
23533523 5-gallon pail MTU POWER COOL® 3149
23533524 55-gallon drum HOAT
G05 This ethylene glycol-based coolant concentrate is specially formulated for the MTU Detroit Diesel Series 149 engine. It contains no phosphates or silicates
23533525 Bulk and is therefore not compatible with aluminum engine parts.

Benefits: Quality – No phosphates reduces the likelihood of scale buildup, and absence of silicates helps maintain coolant flow and optimal
engine cooling
Protection – protects in temperatures as low as -34° F/-37° C when mixed with water at the recommended 50% concentration.
MTU POWER COOL® 50/50 Premix
This ethylene glycol-based coolant is used full strength because it has already been pre-blended with a 50% concentration of high-quality water, and the
right concentration of a patented hybrid organic/inorganic (nitrite-based) Supplemental Coolant Additive. The low silicate formulation protects all cooling
system metals, including aluminum, from corrosion.
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Part Numbers
Benefits: Convenience – ready to use; no further dilution necessary 23528572 55-gallon drum Available formats Color Formulation
Quality – water content is demineralized and low in salts and hardness ions to inhibit corrosion and scale deposits 23528571 Bulk
Protection – protects engines in temperatures as low as -34° F/-37° C; will not harm gaskets, hoses, plastics or original vehicle finishes
Durability – recommended change interval is 9,000 hours or 5 years, whichever comes first 3149

Part Numbers
23533530 Gallon Available formats Color Formulation
23533531 5-gallon pail
23533532 55-gallon drum HOAT
23533533 Bulk G05