I have a friend with a 8.3 motorhome - who is about to replace the radiator due to external corrosion.
His local freightliner dealer recommended Rotella ELC coolant for about 18$ per gallon. (times 5)
I am wondering - are both the 8.3 and 5.9 susceptible to the cavitation damage of the liners issue ?
Is the rotella elc a good bang for the buck for that? If so- should it be used 100% concentration or
diluted 50/50 like for a car..... (would you use distilled-de-ionized water? )
are additives as good ?
Thanks--- Tim
Cavitation concerns for 8.3 and 5.9 ?
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Cavitation concerns for 8.3 and 5.9 ?
by jethro » Fri Apr 08, 2016 8:00 pm
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Re: Cavitation concerns for 8.3 and 5.9 ?
by Richie O » Fri Apr 08, 2016 8:04 pm
Liners,,,,, as in cylinder liners? No liners here, these 5.9's are considered " Throw away " just like the 3208 cats.
1989 W250 727, 3.07 L/S, S300, P/S Intercooler, Stans exaust, Pump adjustments, 127k miles,297 hp
1993 W250 extended cab, rag, 4.10 l/s, 6x16's, HTT 62/71/14 piston l/p, Isspro EV series tach, fuel pressure, boost, oil pres, water temp, volt, pryo, 132k/ 301 hp
1992 W250 with NV4500, 3.54's, 16cm 60mm GDS H1C, ground stock cone, Isspro tach, pryo, boost, fuel pressure, slow, rusty, dented,180k
1993 W250 extended cab, rag, 4.10 l/s, 6x16's, HTT 62/71/14 piston l/p, Isspro EV series tach, fuel pressure, boost, oil pres, water temp, volt, pryo, 132k/ 301 hp
1992 W250 with NV4500, 3.54's, 16cm 60mm GDS H1C, ground stock cone, Isspro tach, pryo, boost, fuel pressure, slow, rusty, dented,180k
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