Extended Life Coolant (ELC)

ELC is used in this unit. A nameplate near the coolant expansion tank identifies units with ELC.

    Notice
  • System Contamination
  • Do not add GREEN or BLUE-GREEN conventional coolant to cooling systems using RED Extended Life Coolant, except in an emergency. If conventional coolant is added to Extended Life Coolant, the coolant must be changed after 2 years instead of 5 years.
Note The new engine coolant, Chevron Extended Life Coolant, is RED in color instead of the current GREEN or BLUE-GREEN colored coolants.

ELC Nameplate Located Near Expansion Tank

The following are the Extended Life Coolants currently approved by Thermo King for use in ELC units for five years or 12,000 hours:

  • Chevron Dex-Cool

  • Texaco ELC (nitrite free)

  • Havoline Dex-Cool (with nitrates)

  • Havoline Dex-Cool (nitrite free)

  • Shell Dexcool

  • Shell Rotella

  • Havoline XLC (Europe)

  • Saturn/General Motors Dex-Cool

  • Caterpillar ELC

  • Detroit Diesel POWERCOOL Plus

Note The use of 50/50 percent pre-mixed Extended Life Coolant (ELC) is recommended to assure that de-ionized water is being used. If 100 percent full strength concentrate is used, de-ionized or distilled water is recommended over tap water to insure the integrity of the cooling system is maintained.
Parent topic: Engine Cooling System