Coolant test strips

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Using the Ford Gold coolant in my 6.4 and would like to test the Nitrate levels. Any recommendations on which strips to purchase? Ford doesn't seem to carry their own any more and the person at NAPA was no help whatsoever.

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cooltrak made by kleenflo available from gregg distributors. Been using them for a few years now.

 

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zrrrr said:

using the ford gold coolant in my 6.4 and would like to test the nitrate levels. Any recommendations on which strips to purchase? Ford doesn't seem to carry their own any more and the person at napa was no help whatsoever.

Thanks.

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testing the nitrate or p.h. Level?

 

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Cummins will have them too from fleetguard.

 

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I didn't even think of Greggs. Doh! Thanks.

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cooltrak made by kleenflo available from gregg distributors. Been using them for a few years now.

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Mostly interested in Nitrate. pH is a bonus. I think the strips I am looking for have two or three test parameters.

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testing the nitrate or p.h. Level?

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• Oct 30, 2013

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I picked them up from the International dealer when I still had my 7.3. Nitrate, PH, and freeze protection on one strip.

 

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Calling around today it seems Cummins Fleetguard is the only one with stock right know.

 

• Oct 31, 2013

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Should be able to get the Cat test kit from Finning I'd imagine. I don't have a shop tools catalogue handy but it's worth giving them a shout to see what they have to offer.

 

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I have lots if you didn't find any.

 

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Got the test strips from Cummins. Looks like Nitrates are at about 500ish. A little surprised by the findings. New coolant was a condition of sale. Was told it was done but always had a gut feeling it was not. Now the decision to just add a booster or change over to Rotella ELC-1??