Wondering if anyone happens to use Delo XLC, which appears to be no-silicate, nitrite free and compatible with conventional antifreeze, in a Modular application. Given the engine was initially filled with conventional green, I would assume this is a safe option.
I'm looking for a heavy duty alternative to G-13, which is what I'm using at the moment. John Deere CoolGard-II would have been my first choice, but I'm basically stuck with what's available locally.
I'm running a 180°F thermostat, as well as a high flow water pump, with the PCM configured to turn the fan on at 206°F. However, ambient temperatures at this time are upwards of 120°F, and particularly in traffic, coolant temperatures ranging between 218°F - 224°F is common. I even went as far as removing the plastic trim cover that sits on top of the radiator, which dropped coolant temperature by 4°F to a high of 220°F. When you're moving, the high further drops to 211°F, but that is still high given the fan configuration. The fan works perfectly at full blast, however, unless you pop the hood fully, you will not see temperatures below 215°F at standstill. Although HD coolant will not magically drop coolant temperatures by any means, it would probably be a better option for longer service life and perhaps, to some extent, better protection than something designed for regular duty.
I'm looking for a heavy duty alternative to G-13, which is what I'm using at the moment. John Deere CoolGard-II would have been my first choice, but I'm basically stuck with what's available locally.
I'm running a 180°F thermostat, as well as a high flow water pump, with the PCM configured to turn the fan on at 206°F. However, ambient temperatures at this time are upwards of 120°F, and particularly in traffic, coolant temperatures ranging between 218°F - 224°F is common. I even went as far as removing the plastic trim cover that sits on top of the radiator, which dropped coolant temperature by 4°F to a high of 220°F. When you're moving, the high further drops to 211°F, but that is still high given the fan configuration. The fan works perfectly at full blast, however, unless you pop the hood fully, you will not see temperatures below 215°F at standstill. Although HD coolant will not magically drop coolant temperatures by any means, it would probably be a better option for longer service life and perhaps, to some extent, better protection than something designed for regular duty.
