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RV Maintenance and Operation ISC Electronic Diesel Cooling Quick Reference Guide Lubricating Oil Routine Maintenance Recommendations Check coctant level before every tip. ‘Tho ISC requires supplemental coolant additive (SCA) Check SCA concentration level every 16,000 mi./ 6 mo. Add liquid SCA as necessary or change coolant fier (if equipped) every 15,000 mi. /6 mo, Drain/flush cooling system every 60,000 mi./2 ys. and refill wth heavy-duty coolant (as described below). Definition of Heavy-Duty Coolant ‘A.combination of 50/50 water and low silicate antifreeze (ethylene glycol or propylene glycol are acceptable) will protect to 34 deg.F, Freeze protection decreases above 68% antifreeze. Always use antieeze. In addtion to freeze protection, antifreeze is essential for overheat and corrosion protection. Antifreeze must meet ASTM D4985 (GM6038M) specs ‘Cummins recommends the use of a fully formulated coolant, such as Fleetguard Compleat, that meets ‘ASTM D6210 (EG) or ASTM D6211 (PS) ‘spectications. Fully formulated coolant offers the vehicle owner the convenience of a pre-mixed antifreeze solution containing high qualty water and the correct chemical balance of antifreeze ard SCA. How to Test the Antifreeze and Coolant Additive (SCA) Concentration Every 6 months, test antifreeze concentration and ‘coolant adltive levels. Use Fleetguard part number ©2806 totest antifreeze concentration. Do not use a floating ball hydrometer. Use Fleetquard part number €62602 totest cooiant additive levels. Water Quality Requirements CalciumvMagnesium Max. 170ppm as CaCO,+MgCO, Chloride Max. 40ppm as Cl ‘Sulfur Max. 100ppm as SO, ‘A conservative approach to cooling system ‘maintenance would include an analysis of your home- base tap water supply. Your Cummins distributer can provide this service as well as sample botties and other coolant test devices. Consider using pre-formulated antifreeze when on the road or when water qualty is unknown. The use of distilled water is also acceptable. Routine Maintenance Recommendations Oil Drain Interval Fleetguard Fitter 15,000 miles / tyear LF 8008 Replace oil filter at EVERY oil drain interval. For High-Pressure Common-Rail Fuel System: Use high quality 15W40 API Cl rating lube ol For CAPS Fuel System: High quality 15W40 API SJ rating iube cil is required. ‘SJollis required for lubrication of sliding tappets. ‘Multigrade vs. Straight Weight Multigrade recommended, Why muttigrace? Reduced deposit formation. Improved cranking in low ambient temperatures, ‘Shortened time-to-block pressure in low ambient temperatures. Improved lubrication during high temperature operation. ‘Synthetic Oil May be used provided performance and chemical Fequirements are met. Recommended for use in ambient temperatures consistently below -13°F (-25°C) for improved engine ‘ranking and cil flow, ‘Should NOT BE USED to extend cil drait tervals. Engine Break-in Oil ‘Special break-in oil should not be used. If synthetic or synthetic blend oil has been used prior to an engine rebuild, petroleum-based oil should be used for the frst oil change interval, after which use of synthetic oil can be resumed. ‘Supplemental Oil Additives ‘Supplemental oil adkitives such as friction-reducers and graphitizers should not be used unless the ol supplier can provide evidence of satisfactory performance. if there is any doubt about suitablity of an oil, consult he oll manufacturer for a definitive recommendation, or data o establish that the oil has, performed satisfactorily in Cummins engines. Oil Analysis Oil analysis, as a method to extend drain intervals, is NOT recommended. Different methods of measuring ‘soot, lack of correlation among testing labs, and

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