Cat ELC Worldwide formulation - PEHJ0067

Cat ELC Worldwide formulation - PEHJ0067

Extended Life Coolant for Caterpillar diesel and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) diesel and gasoline engines*.

Recommended UseDeveloped, tested, and approved by Caterpillar, Cat ELC lasts up to six times as long as conventional coolant in Cat machines, commercial engines and Cat truck engines.Performance

Cat ELC exceeds the Cat EC-1 coolant specification performance requirements. Cat ELC also meets or exceeds the following coolant specificatons and guidelines for anti-freeze/coolant: ASTM D6210, ASTM D3306, SAE J1034, TMC RP329, and TMC RP338.SOS SM Services for early problem detection

Protect your investment with Cat S-OS Coolant Analysis, the ultimate detection and diagnostic tool for your engines. We recommend S-OS Level 1 Coolant Analysis according to the engine's Operation and Maintenance Manual, or Level 2 Coolant Analysis annually for all your Cat equipment.

* The values shown are typical values and should not be used as quality control parameters either to accept or reject product. Unless otherwise noted, data are for the concentrated product. Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Applications

• Optimized for Cat diesel engines.
• Standard factory fill for Cat diesel engines.
• Original equipment manufacturer diesel and gasoline engines.Caterpillar. The difference counts.™

Cat Dealers define world-class product support. We offer you the right parts and service solutions, when and where you need them.

The Cat Dealer network of highly trained experts keeps your entire fleet up and running to maximize your equipment investments.Advanced chemical technology for long life

Cat ELC incorporates an advanced formula technology with organic additive corrosion inhibitors. Cat ELC uses carboxylate technology for maximum protection of the six basic metal alloys— copper, solder, brass, steel, cast iron, and aluminum—found in most heat transfer systems. Nitrites and molybdates are added to help protect the iron components in the cooling system, reducing steel corrosion and cast iron liner and block pitting.

Cat ELC contains no phosphates or silicates, so hard water deposits are practically eliminated. The low level of total dissolved solids and absence of silicates extends water pump seal life.

Coolant life in heavy-duty diesel engines is limited by the depletion of corrosion inhibitors. In conventional coolants, supplemental coolant additives deplete, so you must add it at every oil change. With Cat ELC additives deplete slowly, eliminating the need for regular additions of supplemental coolant additives required with standard coolants.

Coolant samples indicate that Cat ELC maintains its nitrite levels up to 20 times better than conventional coolants. Do NOT add supplemental coolant additives to Cat ELC.

It is important to use a coolant that contains ethylene glycol, in both warm and cold climates, for three reasons:

One of the world's most stringent standards for heavy-duty coolant performance is the Cat EC-1 Specification. This specification requires that the coolant pass extensive tests including:

• Physical and chemical testing
• Compatibility characteristics with other coolants
• Bench performance testing
• Field testing

The EC-1 tests go far beyond the usual ASTM and other industry standard tests. Unlike other coolant standards, EC-1 requires field testing. To qualify as EC-1, a coolant must be operated for a minimum of 7,000 hours or 560,000 km (350,000 miles) in at least six Cat engines. Coolant samples are required every 500 hours or 40,000 km (24,000 miles). The sample results must conform to stringent limits concerning pH, reserve alkalinity, metallic corrosion, contaminants and inhibitor concentration.

At the conclusion of the EC-1 testing, each engine is disassembled and components must meet strict condition requirements. In particular, the EC-1 test requires no corrosion or pitting, scale or deposits on the cylinder liners, radiator core, water pump parts, cylinder head water passages and thermostat housing.

Proper use for optimum results

Mixing Cat ELC with otherbased on inhibitors present in theheavy-duty, low-silicate antifreeze\antifreeze/coolantscoolant sample. Using this kit confirmscoolant, first clean your system with While Cat ELC is compatible withwhether ELC inhibitors are within anCat Cooling System Cleaner 6V4511 conventional antifreeze/coolants, weacceptable limit for continued use of theor 4C4611 or a similar commercial recommend you do not mix the two.coolant. If the coolant has had water orcleaner at the change interval.

Cat ELC is ethylene-glycol based forstandard coolant added, there may notAfter draining the cleaner, flush the anti-boil and freeze protection, but itsbe enough of the ELC additives presentsystem thoroughly with water three corrosion chemical system is superiorf° r adequate protection.times to remove the cleaning agent, to that of conventional antifreeze/We recommend testing annually forIt is imperative to remove all the coolants. However, when mixed withfreeze/anti-boil protection in case watercleaning agent from the system, conventional coolants, the extended life(rather than ELC) has been used forCheck hose clamps for tightness capabilities are compromised.top off. before filling with Cat ELC.

If they are mixed, don't add more thanCleaning your cooling systemLower coolant disposal costs 10% of the conventional coolant. IfWhen draining ELC from your coolingUsed coolant disposal requirements you exceed 10%, treat the system assystem, flush the system with cleanhave become more stringent and costly if it contains conventional coolant orwater no cleaning agents are requiredin recent years. Disposal of used drain and flush the system and refill when you drain Cat ELC for acoolants can be difficult and expensive with ELC. new batch. and must be done in accordance with Using test kits for Cat ELCConverting to Cat ELClocal and national laws.

Cat ELC

The Contamination Test Kit (223-9116)It's easy to convert to Cat ELC.reduces coolant disposal volume by up for Cat ELC provides a pass/fail resultIf you've been using a conventionalto 50% over standard coolants, cutting disposal costs.Cat Extender for maximum coolant life.

• Exceeds Cat EC-1 performance requirements
• Contains nitrites and tolyltriazole to help protect against cylinder liner/block pitting, cavitation erosion and provide soft metal protection.
• Should be added at 500,000 km (300,000 miles) for Cat on-highway trucks and 6,000 hours for Cat machines and commercial engines.
• Ensures Cat ELC performance to 1,000,000 km (600,000 miles) or 12,000 hours.Quantity of ELC Extender Needed at Cat ELC Half-Life*

• Maximizes water pump seal life.
• Eliminates silica gel formation.
• Contains no silicates, phosphates, or borates.
• Eliminates hard water scale and provides optimal heat transfer.
• Requires no coolant conditioner test kit to check nitrite level.
• Lets you adjust coolant freeze point temperature.
• Reduces disposal volume and is recyclable into conventional coolants.
• Reduces engine coolant and additives costs substantially over conventional coolants.
• Lowers maintenance costs associated with supplemental coolant additive addition and coolant change out intervals.
• May be used as top-off for systems with conventional coolants.
• One coolant for your entire fleet.
• Cat ELC premixed contains 50% ELC and 50% purified water, ensuring the correct antifreeze-to-water mix.

Health and Safety

For information on proper use for health, safety, and environment, please refer to the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS). Read and understand the MSDS before using this product. Always observe good hygiene measures.

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