Re: Generator Maintenance
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Yahoo Message Number: 117290
When we changed the engine over to Final Charge, I changed the Generator coolant at the same time. This way I cary two gallons of concentrated Final Charge in case I ever need to top up either the engine and or generator coolant.
Those of you with Cummins who have accessed the IRV2 Cummins forum, may recall Spike45 (RIP!)? He was retired from Cummins/Fleetguard, and was very helpful sharing his knowledge. It was his recommendation to go with Peak Final Charge, vs Cummins longer life coolant. He pointed out you could usually find the 50/50 mix of Peak Final Charge at major truck stops. So getting coolant if needed on the highways, would be easier.
I had a hard time finding the Peak Testing Kit for the Final Charge coolant. NAPA showed a part number for it, and price, but never could get it ordered in. I called Peak's Tech Support, and explained my lack of success locating the Test Kit... The Tech put me on hold for about 90 seconds, came back on and asked for my address. They shipped me a kit for free!!
I know the ISL ran about 5-7 degrees cooler on Final Charge, so figure it might also help the Onan QD8500 in our rig run a bit cooler too:)!
SCA Additive? Nope. Put on the WFxxxx dummy coolant filter. And actually just had that changed after 4 1/2 years (Cummins said it was not required, but I had them change it anyways. Lost about 2 gallons of Final Charge during the change over, so had them use my stock of 1 Gallon concentrate to top it off. And bought a new gallon to go into the storage bay. (Peak said the shelf life of an un-oppened bottle of coolant was rather extensive. Don't recall the number he said, but basically not to worry about the stock getting old if un-oppened:)!)
Bet to all,
Smitty
04 Allure 31017
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