Caterpillar C175 / C280 — Procedure for using Cat Cooling System Cleaner - Standard

Maintenance

For the Caterpillar C175 / C280, from the Caterpillar manual.

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Procedure

1. If necessary, drain off coolant from the cooling system for the amount of the cleaner.
2. Add 1 bottle (1.89 L (0.5 US gal)) of Cat Cooling System Cleaner - Standard for each 30 liters of cooling system capacity directly to the coolant.
3. Run the engine as usual.
4. After 30 days, drain the cooling system.
5. Flush the cooling system: fill with water, run engine 20 minutes, drain the water.
6. Refill the cooling system with new coolant.

Source: Caterpillar manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.

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