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Antifreeze/coolant

Old May 18, 2004 | 05:47 AM
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Antifreeze/coolant

I SEE AND READ WHICH TYPE OF COOLANT IS SUPPOSED TO GO IN MY 96 CUMMINS BUT NOBODY SAYS WHICH BRAND HAS THE LOW SICILYATES. IF ANY ONE CAN LET ME KNOW THAT WOULD BE GREAT.
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Old May 18, 2004 | 08:41 AM
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I use extended dexcool and mix with distilled water, Goodluck,, Rick
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Old May 18, 2004 | 09:56 AM
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Anymore almost all brands are low silicate.
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Old May 19, 2004 | 06:00 AM
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engine turn up

WHAT ARE SOME OPINIONS AS FAR AS TURNING UP THE MOTOR ON A 96 MECHANICALLY CONTROLLED CUMMINS. I PERSONALLY DO NOT LIKE THE IDEA OF A CAM PLATE BECAUSE YOU LOOSE THAT PRECIOUS FUEL MILEAGE TO THE GALLON.
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Old May 19, 2004 | 10:06 AM
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Most times a stronger plate will give you better mileage as will advancing the timing. Fuel economy in the stock setup was sacrificed in favor of meeting government imposed emissions regulations.

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