Title: Identify the engine coolant type, level, condition, and consumption.
Course: Diesel Equipment Technology I (20107-I) > Section: Diesel Engines: Servicing the Cooling Systems

Identification should include

- following all safety guidelines when checking the coolant level and sample
- submitting the coolant sample to a lab for analysis or using coolant test strips
- checking the cooling system for any signs of leaks
- filling the coolant to the proper level
- checking the supplemental coolant additive (SCA) and diesel coolant additive (DCA) levels
- determining the necessary action.

ASE 1: Diesel Engines: E. Cooling Systems (P-1)

Process/Skill Questions:

- What should be the mixing ratio of water and antifreeze in the engine?
- What are two instruments that could be used to check the freeze protection of the coolant?
- What are safety precautions when checking the condition of the coolant?
- What are environmental considerations when servicing the cooling system?
- What is the importance of SCA/DCA in coolant?