KEEP TEMPERATURES STEADY Using the proper coolant at correct intervals helps ensure that your equipment delivers maximum performance
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f you are looking to a breakdown of internal protect critical engine components. Checking components and keep the coolant level daily operating temperatures can tell you if there is any steady, you need the evaporation due to a leak that right engine coolant/ needs to be addressed. antifreeze. While the Product offering word “antifreeze” implies Komatsu recommends protection from freezing, Alexis Crawford, using their genuine engine coolant is actually Komatsu Parts Supercoolant that is critical in all weather Marketing Associate specifically designed to work applications, because it across the entire product transfers heat to prevent line. It offers two types: a both freezing and overheating. 50/50 pre-mix product that is ready Choosing a coolant specifically to use and a concentrate product designed to work with your that is mixed with distilled water. machinery is your best option, as it’s Its nitrite-free formula contains a been tested and developed for those blend of phosphate and organic particular systems. Not using the acid technology (OAT) to help correct type can potentially create prevent corrosion and oxidation issues because each coolant brand in modern engines. Supercoolant has a unique formulation. exceeds all ASTM D3306 and JIS K2234 standards, and is available “It comes down to how that coolant performs with the other components of the cooling system,” said Alexis Crawford, Komatsu Parts Marketing Associate. “If the wrong coolant is used, you are introducing chemicals that may cause premature wear such as leaking seals, which can ultimately affect machine performance.”
from your Komatsu distributor or can be ordered directly through My Komatsu. “Komatsu Supercoolant should be replaced every 4,000 hours but could extend up to 6,000 hours for our 50/50 offering,” said Crawford. “Your machine operation and maintenance manuals will tell you how much coolant (refill capacity) your machines need.”
Coolant color – why does it matter? You will notice that Supercoolant has a distinctive blue color. It is important to never mix different brands or colors of coolant as this can cause contamination and damage to the cooling system. If you are using Supercoolant for the first time, be sure to perform a system flush to avoid contamination. ■
Each manufacturer has its own stated engine coolant life. Some claim that theirs will last the life of the machine. Crawford said that while this statement may be appealing, equipment users should be cautious about relying on it, as the protection will likely degrade over time. Coolant, like other fluids, should be monitored and replaced as part of your preventive maintenance schedule. Komatsu distributors can provide oil and fluid wear analysis (KOWA) lab testing to show if there are metals or other minerals in the coolant that have leached in and may indicate
The right engine coolant/antifreeze keeps operating temperatures steady. Coolant, like other fluids, should be monitored and replaced as part of your preventive maintenance schedule. It is recommended that you use a genuine product manufactured specifically for your machinery such as Komatsu Supercoolant.
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