09/11/2016 Supplemental Coolant Additive (SCA)

008-060 Supplemental Coolant Additive (SCA)

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Recommended Cummins Service Tools

No Cummins service tools required.

Additional Service Items

Fleetguard Coolant Test Kit, Part Number CC2626

Initial Check

NOTE: Cummins Inc. recommends DCA4 as

the Supplemental Coolant Additive. DCA4 is
compatible with all permanent-type
antifreeze except Methoxy Propanol. If
Methoxy Propanol antifreeze is used,
reduce the amount of DCA4 by one-third.
This will prevent inhibitor loss due to
precipitation, caused by chemical
incompatibility.

Check the DCA4 concentration level whenever

coolant is added to the cooling system
between filter changes.

Use Fleetguard Coolant Test Kit, Part

Number CC2626 , to check the concentration
level. Instructions are included with the test kit.

WARNING
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Do not remove the pressure cap from a hot

engine. Wait until the coolant temperature is
below 50C [120F] before removing the
pressure cap. Heated coolant spray or
steam can cause personal injury.

Operate the engine. Check for coolant leaks.

After the air has been purged from the cooling

system, check the coolant level again.

A supplemental coolant additive (DCA4) is

used to prevent the buildup of corrosion and
scale deposits in the cooling system.

CAUTION
Inadequate concentration of coolant
additives can result in liner pitting and
system corrosion. Excessive concentration
can result in water pump seal leakage.

The recommended concentration level of

supplemental coolant additives is 1.5 units per
3.8 liters [1 gal] of coolant. The additive level
must not drop below 1.2 units or exceed 3
units per 3.8 liters [1 gal] of coolant.

When changing the coolant, the initial DCA4

concentration must be between 1.5 units and 3
units per 3.8 liters [1 gal] of coolant (initial
charge).

NOTE: The cooling system must be clean

before adding DCA4.

Use the following procedure for cleaning

instructions. Refer to Procedure 008-018 in
Section 8.

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If coolant is added between drain intervals,

additional DCA4 will be required unless the
added coolant is precharged with additives as
described in this section.

If coolant is added between drain intervals,

additional SCA or equivalent will be required.

Cummins Inc. recommends using either a

50/50 mixture of high quality water and fully
formulated antifreeze, or fully formulated
coolant, when filling the cooling system. The
fully formulated antifreeze or coolant must
meet TMC RP 329 or TMC RP 330
specifications. Refer to Service Bulletin,
Cummins Coolant Requirements and
Maintenance, Bulletin 3666132.

Last Modified: 26-Oct-2016

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