Coolant test strips??

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Does anyone have experiance with coolant test strips or even good second hand knowledge of how well they work?

http://www.baldwinfilter.com/products/testing.html

1/2 way down this url http://www.donaldson.com/en/engine/support/datalibrary/000376.pdf

http://www.fleetguard.com/fleet/pdfs/product_lit/fleetguard_brochures/LT15068.pdf

 

[Bio-T]

I use them to test the SCA (Supplemental Coolant Additive) in both of my Ford PSD's diesels. They work very well for PH, Nitrite and freeze point. I use the NAPA test strips, and the Fleetguard also. The only thing to worry about is if the magnesium and calcium are above 200 ppm in your water/anti-freeze mixture you may get a false high Nitrite reading. This is caused by using hard water in your initial fill. Also make sure the coolant mixture you are testing is below 110F.

The Navistar/International 7.3L diesel does not have liners, so the purpose of the SCA is to help prevent Pitting of the cylinder walls from the water jacket side.

 

[XS650]

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Originally posted by 59 Vetteman:
I use them to test the SCA (Supplemental Coolant Additive) in both of my Ford PSD's diesels. They work very well for PH, Nitrite and freeze point.

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Thanks, I filled with distilled water and coolant so should be OK.

I'll check my local NAPA store next time I'm in town.