FILTER- 2871294 - Caterpillar

Use only Caterpillar products or commercial products that have passed Caterpillar EC-1 specification for pre-mixed or concentrated coolants.Use only Caterpillar Extender with Extended Life Coolant.Mixing Extended Life Coolant with other products reduces the Extended Life Coolant service life. Failure to follow the recommendations can reduce cooling system components life unless appropriate corrective action is performed.
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Open the radiator access door.
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Open the radiator cap access cover.
Loosen the radiator cap slowly in order to relieve pressure. Remove the radiator cap.Note: Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "General Hazard Information" for information that pertains to containing fluid spillage.
It may be necessary to drain some coolant from the radiator so that Extender can be added to the cooling system.Note: Dispose of drained fluids according to local regulations.
Add Extender to the cooling system. Refer to the following topics for the proper amount of Caterpillar Extender:
Special Publication, SEBU6250, "Cat Extended Life Coolant (ELC)"
Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Capacities (Refill)"
Inspect the gasket of the cooling system pressure cap. If the gasket is damaged, replace the pressure cap.
Install the cooling system pressure cap.
Close the access door for the cooling system pressure cap.