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anthem4us · 12-11-2015, 09:29 AM

What is the correct brand of antifreeze to use in our engines?
Larry
2013 anthem 42RBQ

hawgguy · 12-11-2015, 09:42 AM

My rig calls for Final Charge. I have seen it both undiluted and premixed 50/50. The labels look very similar so you have to pay attention.

brobox · 12-11-2015, 12:12 PM

There is a sticker at the radiator fill cap stating to use Peak Final Charge. I have found it at "most" Walmarts. Peak Final Charge 50/50 Pre-Diluted Global Extended Life Anti-Freeze - Walmart.com

DMTTRANSPORT · 12-11-2015, 12:24 PM

Have used this for many years and many miles and never had a Liner seal failure.

brobox · 12-11-2015, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by DMTTRANSPORT

Have used this for many years and many miles and never had a Liner seal failure.

Our chassis manufacture seems to be very strict on the use of Peak Final Charge to the point of putting a large red sticker at the radiator fill. Personally I would not experiment with other brands especially while still under chassis and engine manufacture warranty.

There have been a few radiator problems on Spartan chassis. It is a $6,000. replacement, I would hate to have them deny a claim due to the wrong coolant being installed.

DMTTRANSPORT · 12-11-2015, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by brobox

Our chassis manufacture seems to be very strict on the use of Peak Final Charge to the point of putting a large red sticker at the radiator fill. Personally I would not experiment with other brands especially while still under chassis and engine manufacture warranty.

There have been a few radiator problems on Spartan chassis. It is a $6,000. replacement, I would hate to have them deny a claim due to the wrong coolant being installed.

Probably made at the same place...

Ann n Gene · 12-11-2015, 02:48 PM

I will use nothing except Final Charge. It is not always easy to find, had to have it ordered. But according to Cummins it is all you should use. Another advantage you don't have to check DCA using test strips like the Newmar Freightliner chassis folks.

2016 Entegra Topaz Cornerstone
Formerly 2011, 2013 Anthems & 2015 Cornerstone
2014 Lincoln MKT towed

CoreyinWP · 12-11-2015, 03:03 PM

Maybe it's the final charge eating through our radiators😀

brobox · 12-11-2015, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by DMTTRANSPORT

Probably made at the same place...

Where it is made and what additives that the manufacture requires for that year may be different. From someone that has had a lot of warranty claims, why chance it?

I currently have a warranty claim against Aqua Hot and the first thing asked was what type of fluid was added? A sample of the fluid was sent to them. What if I had added the wrong fluid?

roadrunning · 12-11-2015, 05:44 PM

Walmarts description says it's Peak click on Chucks link

johnnyreno · 12-11-2015, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Ann n Gene

I will use nothing except Final Charge. It is not always easy to find, had to have it ordered. But according to Cummins it is all you should use. Another advantage you don't have to check DCA using test strips like the Newmar Freightliner chassis folks.

2016 Entegra Topaz Cornerstone
Formerly 2011, 2013 Anthems & 2015 Cornerstone
2014 Lincoln MKT towed

A and G Auto zone usually has it

hogdriver · 12-12-2015, 02:13 AM

I wrote about this coolant business in May of 2014 after a couple of my 10cent clamps didn't do their job. The label on the coolant tank says a suitable substitute is use Fleetguard ES Compleat OAT. I have that now in my system after I had to pay to get my system flushed because that is all a Cummins shop will stock. I highly advise sticking with the Peak Final Charge premix because it is a deeper red color vs the Compleat OAT which is more pink. The red is easier to see in the sightglass or to see if you have a leak if it puddles on the ground.

Here is a paragraph from an old article about Peak Final charge I saved during my coolant loss episode. You may recognize the author.....

DMTTRANSPORT · 12-12-2015, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by brobox

Where it is made and what additives that the manufacture requires for that year may be different. From someone that has had a lot of warranty claims, why chance it?

I currently have a warranty claim against Aqua Hot and the first thing asked was what type of fluid was added? A sample of the fluid was sent to them. What if I had added the wrong fluid?

I was originally posting for the person that had asked what Coolant everyone used not suggesting YOU change to Cat ELC, SMH!

brobox · 12-12-2015, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by DMTTRANSPORT

I was originally posting for the person that had asked what Coolant everyone used not suggesting YOU change to Cat ELC, SMH!

The OP asked for coolant to be used in our Entegra's What is the correct brand of antifreeze to use in our engines?
Other coolants outside of PEAK are not advised. Incorrect information may cost that owner a lot of money. People are free to use anything they like, but it may not be correct for our brand of MH's I am not trying to start an argument, just hate to see the OP have incorrect information.

One poster here made that mistake and it cost him several hundred dollars to have his system flushed and filled with the correct coolant.