PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE PRODUCTS AND SERVICES

™
Extended Life Coolant (ELC )
®
For Europe, Africa and Middle Eastern Countries
For all Caterpillar and most OEM and gasoline engines

Developed, tested, and approved by Caterpillar,

Cat® Extended Life Coolant lasts at least twice as Cat® ELC™ Characteristics*
long as conventional coolant in Cat machines and
commercial engines and three times as long in Cat
Appearance Strawberry Red
truck engines. It requires no supplemental coolant
additives (SCAs); instead, Cat ELC Extender is Specific gravity ASTM D1122 1.110
added once, at the time conventional coolants would pH (33% solution) ASTM D1287 8.3
otherwise be replaced. Reserve alkalinity ASTM D1121 5.5
Recommended use Ash content, % max. ASTM D1119 5.0
Boiling protection, 1 bar pressure cap
Cat ELC is the coolant used as factory fill
worldwide for all Caterpillar machines. It can be 50% (Cat ELC premixed) 129°C
used in all Cat and most OEM diesel and gasoline 60% (Cat ELC concentrate) 132°C
engines. It exceeds Caterpillar’s EC-1 coolant Freezing protection
performance specification (see page 2). It also
50% (Cat ELC premixed) -37°C
exceeds ASTM D4985 and ASTM D5345
standards for heavy duty, low silicate antifreeze/ 60% (Cat ELC concentrate) -54°C
coolants and ASTM D3306 and ASTM D4656 for Nitrites 550 ppm
automotive applications. Molybdates 950 ppm
Cat ELC Premixed contains 50% ELC and 50% Silicate, % 0
totally purified water. It is to be used for initial fill Phosphate, % 0
and for top-off. This formula ensures that water Amine, % 0
quality does not compromise engine coolant
Borate, % 0
performance and life. With Cat ELC there is no
concern about hard water scale or the correct Nitrates, % 0
mixture of water and concentrate. Freeze protection * The values shown are typical values and should not be used as quality control parameters
with Cat ELC is to -37° C. Cat ELC Concentrate either to accept or reject product. Specifications are subject to change without notice.
is available to further lower the freeze protection
point.
Cat ELC Extender should be added after 3,000 Full Compatibility
hours (500,000 km.) of operation, and the system
Your entire fleet can benefit from the protection of Cat ELC. It is fully compatible with
should be drained and flushed with clean water after
6,000 hours (1,000,000 km.). No cleaning agents all brands of diesel and gasoline engines. After nine years of extensive testing and
are needed. If Caterpillar’s S•O•S Coolant Analysis commercial experience, there have been no documented failures of cooling system
Program is used regularly, safe operation with Cat
components, gaskets, seals or hoses with proper use of Cat ELC.
ELC may extend beyond 6,000 hours.

With Cat ELC you can inventory one coolant for

your entire fleet. Contact your nearest Cat dealer
for further information concerning coolants and
lubricants. Bauer Doc-No.:
SEN012EN_00
Extended Life Coolant
Better protection for longer life
Bemco (the Caterpillar dealer in Botswana) compared engine
component life using Cat ELC vs. conventional coolant. The liner on
the left – from a Cat 3406 HEUI engine – operated 5,300 hours at the
Gaborone Mine with conventional coolant. It had pitting, which
penetrated the liner wall. The liner on the right from the same
engine ran 10,013 hours with Cat ELC. The coolant side of the liner is
like new.
New chemical technology for long life
Cat Extended Life Coolant (ELC) incorporates an advanced formula
technology with organic additive corrosion inhibitors. Instead of nitrates,
silicates, phosphates, borates, and amines, Cat ELC contains mono- and
dibasic organic acid salts for maximum protection of the six basic metal
alloys—copper, solder, brass, steel, cast iron, and aluminum—found in most
heat transfer systems. Some nitrites and molybdates are added to help protect
the iron components in the cooling system, reducing steel corrosion and
pitting effects.
Cat ELC contains no phosphates or silicates so hard water deposits are
practically eliminated. The low level of total dissolved solids and absence of
silicantes extends water pump seal life.
Coolant life in heavy-duty diesel engines is limited by the depletion of
corrosion inhibitors. In conventional coolants, supplemental coolant additives
(SCAs) deplete, so you must add SCAs at every oil change. With Cat ELC,
however, additives deplete very slowly—so you don’t need to add any SCAs.
Coolant samples indicate that Cat ELC maintains its nitrite levels up to 20
times better than conventional coolants.
The presence of ethylene glycol in Cat ELC protects cooling systems in cold
climates because it lowers the freezing point. It is also important in all
climates because it raises the coolant boiling temperature.
Injector sleeves from the same Bemco engine showed similar
success for Cat ELC vs. conventional coolant. Note the deposits and
severe pitting after 5,300 hours with conventional coolant (left)
compared with the excellent condition of the injector sleeve with
ELC after 10,013 hours of operation (right).
Caterpillar EC-1 Specification
The world’s most stringent standard for heavy duty coolant
performance is the Caterpillar EC-1 Specification.
This specification requires that the coolant pass extensive tests
including:
• Physical and chemical testing
• Compatibility characteristics with other coolants
• Bench performance testing
• Field testing
The EC-1 tests go far beyond the usual ASTM and other industry
standard tests. Unlike other coolant standards, EC-1 requires field
testing. To qualify as EC-1, a coolant must be operated for a
minimum of 7,000 hours (450,000 km.) in at least six
Caterpillar engines. Coolant samples are required every 500 hours
(40,000 km.). The sample results must conform to stringent limits
concerning pH, reserve alkalinity, metallic corrosion, contaminants
and inhibitor concentration.
At the conclusion of the EC-1 testing, each engine is disassembled
and components must meet strict condition requirements. In
particular, the EC-1 test requires no corrosion or pitting, scale or
deposits on the cylinder liners, radiator core, water pump parts,
cylinder head water passages and thermostat housing.

Proper use for optimum results
Mixing Cat ELC with other
antifreeze/coolants
While Cat ELC is compatible with conven-
tional antifreeze/coolants, we recommend
you do not mix the two. Cat ELC is
ethylene-glycol based for anti-boil and
freeze protection, but its corrosion chemical
system is different than that of conventional
antifreeze/coolants.
If they are mixed, don’t add more than 10%
of the conventional coolant. If you exceed
10%, treat the system as if it contains
conventional coolant or drain and flush the
system and refill with ELC.
Using test kits for Cat ELC
The Contamination Test Kit (172-8851) for
Cat ELC provides a pass/fail result based on
inhibitors present in the coolant sample.
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Using this kit confirms whether ELC
inhibitors are within an acceptable limit for
continued use of the coolant. If the coolant
has had water or standard coolant added,
there may not be enough of the ELC
additives present for adequate protection.
We recommend testing annually for
freeze/anti-boil protection in case water
(rather than ELC) has been used for top off.
Cleaning your cooling system
When draining ELC from your cooling
system, just flush the system with clean
water—no cleaning agents are required
when you drain Cat ELC for a new batch.
Converting to Cat ELC
It’s easy to convert to Cat ELC. If you’ve
been using a conventional heavy-duty,
low-silicate antifreeze/coolant, first clean
your system with Cat Cooling System
Cleaner 6V4511 or 4C4611 or a similar
commercial cleaner at the change interval.
After draining the cleaner, flush the system
thoroughly with water three times to
remove the cleaning agent. It is imperative
to remove all the cleaning agent from
the system.
Less old coolant for disposal
Used coolant disposal requirements have
become more stringent and costly in recent
years. Disposal of used coolants can be
difficult and expensive and must be done in
accordance with local or national laws. Cat
ELC reduces coolant disposal volume by
50% or more — cutting disposal costs.
• Exceeds Cat EC-1 performance require-
ments.
• Contains nitrites and molybdates to protect
against cylinder liner/block pitting and
cavitation erosion.
• Should be added at 500,000 km. for Cat on-
highway trucks and 3,000 hours for Cat
machines and commercial engines.
• Ensures Cat ELC performance to 1,000,000
km. or 6,000 hours.
 Benefits of Cat ELC
Quantity of Extender Needed at Cat Extended Life Coolant Half-Life*
• Maximizes water pump seal life.
Approximate Amount at
Cooling System Capacity 500,000 km or 3000 Hours** • Eliminates gel formation.
Liters Quantity (Bottle: 119-5152) • Contains no silicates, phosphates,
or borates.
22-30 0.5
• Allows you to inventory one coolant for
30-49 1.0
entire mixed fleet (can be used in most
49-83 1.5
OEM diesel, gasoline, and natural gas
83-114 2.0 engines).
114-155 3.0 • Requires no SCAs (one maintenance
155-197 4.0 intervention required using Cat
197-243 5.0 Extender at coolant mid-life).
* Cat Extender is not required for initial fill or top-off since Cat ELC already contains the appropriate level of all inhibitors.
• Provides excellent protection
** A clear view strip on the side of the bottle makes measurement easier. for all cooling system metals,
including aluminum.
Cat ELC & Extender ordering information • Offers outstanding protection against
cylinder liner cavitation corrosion.
Part No. Package Size Description • Ensures quality make-up water
206-7831 Bulk (10,000 Liters) Premixed (50/50) (Premixed).
205-6614 1,000 Liter Container Premixed (50/50) • Ensures correct antifreeze-to-water mix
205-6613 210 Liter Drum Premixed (50/50) (Premixed).
205-6612 25 Liter Canister Premixed (50/50) • Eliminates hard water scale.
205-6611 5 Liter Jug Premixed (50/50) • Requires no coolant conditioner test
205-6615 5 Liter Jug Concentrate* kit to check nitrite level.
119-5152 Quart Bottle Coolant Extender** • Lets you adjust coolant freeze point
temperature.
*ELC Concentrate is used to adjust the coolant for temperatures below -37°C.
• Anti-boil properties reduce damage from
**ELC Extender is added at the half life of the coolant (500,000 km for truck engines and 3,000 hours for other engines).
steam in cooling system.
• Reduces disposal volume and
is recyclable.
• Reduces engine coolant and additives
costs from a minimum of 42% to as
S·O·S Coolant Analysis
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much as 80% over Cat DEAC.
• May be used as top-off with traditional
Protect your investment with S•O•S Coolant Analysis. Level 1 Analysis provides a close look at the coolants.
condition of your coolant, including nitrite level, pH, conductivity, visual and odor characteristics,
freeze protection and water hardness (if conventional coolant is used). • One coolant for your entire fleet.
Level 2 Analysis includes all level 1 tests plus spectrographic and electrophoresis analysis. It can
detect metal corrosion, build-up of impurities, scaling and other problems before they cause
downtime and major repairs. Level 2 Analysis is especially important if you are using conventional
coolants which offer less protection than Cat ELC. Ask your nearest Cat dealer about S•O•S coolant
services.

Proper use for health and safety

According to toxicology information, Cat Extended Life Coolant has little or no adverse effects if
handled and used properly. It contains an embittering agent to assume that it will not be swallowed
by humans or animal. No special precautions are suggested beyond attending to good personal
hygiene and avoiding prolonged, repeated skin contact. For more information, refer to the Material
Safety Data Sheet, located on the Caterpillar website at www.catmsds.com

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 Cat ELC
® ™

Extended Life Coolant for Caterpillar and original equipment

50/50 Premix
manufacturer (OEM) diesel and gasoline engines.

Recommended Use Caterpillar. The difference counts.™

Cat ELC meets or exceeds the requirements of the following specifications:
• Cat EC-1 • TMC RP-329 • TMC RP-338
• ASTM D-3306 • ASTM D-6210 • SAE J1034 Cat Dealers define world-class
Cat ELC also meets the performance requirements of Cummins, Detroit Diesel, product support. We offer you the
International, Mack and Volvo. right parts and service solutions,
Discover the Difference when and where you need them.
Cat ELC is developed, tested and approved by Caterpillar to meet the same high
standards as Genuine Cat Parts. The Cat Dealer network of highly
Factory-Fill—Used as standard factory-fill for all Cat machine cooling systems. trained experts keeps your entire
Lower Maintenance Costs—Reduces engine coolant and additive costs by as fleet up and running to maximize
much as 500% compared to conventional coolants. It eliminates the need for
supplemental coolant additives, extends coolant change-out intervals and reduces your equipment investment.
disposal requirements.
Advanced Metal Protection—Incorporates an advanced formula technology
with organic acid additive corrosion inhibitors, such as a combination of mono
and dicarboxylates for maximum protection of copper, solder, brass, steel, cast
iron and aluminum.
 Cat ELC
Cat ELC for Maximum Coolant Life Cat ELC Extender for Longer Life
Cat DEAC™ • Exceeds Cat EC-1 performance requirements
• Protects against cylinder liner/block pitting
3000 Hour Life or
and cavitation erosion
333,000 km (200,000 miles)
Cat Supplemental Coolant Additives Every 250 Hours • Should be added at 500,000 km (300,000 miles)
or 25,000 km (15,000 miles) for Cat powered on-highway trucks and 6,000
hours for commercial engines
Cat ELC (Machines and Commercial Engines) • Extender is only necessary once during the
life of the coolant
• Ensures Cat ELC performance to 1,000,000 km
(600,000 miles) or 12,000 hours
Cat Extender Every 6000 Hours 12,000 Hour Life or 6 Years*
(whichever comes first)
Available Pre-Mixed or in Concentrate
Cat ELC (Truck Engines) Cat ELC 50/50 Premix is provided in standard
English and metric container sizes. Cat ELC
Concentrate is only available in 1- and 55-gallon
Cat Extender Every 500,000 km (300,000 miles) 1,000,000 km (600,000 miles) or 6 Years* sizes for radiator top-off. Coolant Conditioner
(whichever comes first) and ELC Dilution Test kits are also available.

* These coolant change intervals are only possible with annual S•O•S Level 2 coolant sampling and analysis.
ELC Extender and Flush Intervals
Cat ELC Extender should be added after 6,000
hours or 300,000 miles (500,000 km) of operation,
and the system should be drained and flushed
with clean water after 12,000 hours or 600,000
miles (1,000,000 km). No cleaning agents are
needed. If S•O•SSM Services are used regularly,
safe operation with Cat ELC may extend beyond
12,000 hours.

Typical Characteristics* S•O•S Services for early problem detection

Protect your investment with Cat S•O•S
Color Strawberry Red Coolant Analysis, the ultimate detection and
Boiling protection with 15 psi (1 bar) radiator cap diagnostic tool for your engines. We
50% Cat ELC/50% water 129°C (265°F) recommend S•O•S Level 1 Coolant Analysis
60% Cat ELC/40% water (ELC concentrate added) 132°C (270°F) according to the engine‘s Operation and
Maintenance Manual, or Level 2 Coolant
Freezing protection Analysis annually for all your Cat equipment.
50% Cat ELC/50% water -37°C (-34°F)
60% Cat ELC/40% water (ELC concentrate added) -52°C (-62°F) Cat Filters: Complete protection for your machine
Nitrite (50% solution) 500 ppm Combine Cat Fluids with Cat Filters for the
Molybdate (50% solution) 530 ppm highest level of contamination control and
protection for your machine. We recommend
*The values shown are typical values and should not be used as quality control parameters to either Cat Filters for all Cat machine applications.
accept or reject product. Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Health and Safety

For information on proper use for health, safety, and environment, please refer to
the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS). Read and understand the MSDS before
using this product. Always observe good hygiene measures. For a copy of the
MSDS, contact us or visit the web at www.catmsds.com.

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