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Doosan GE12TIC — Cleaning cooling system

Maintenance

For the Doosan GE12TIC, from the Doosan service manual.

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Before you start

  • Periodically clean circuit interior with a cleaner

Procedure

  1. Drain coolant.
  2. Remove thermostats so whole cooling system flows through.
  3. Fill cooling system with potable water and 1.5% by volume cleaner.
  4. Warm up engine under load; after 60°C, run 15 more minutes.
  5. Drain cleaning fluid.
  6. Repeat steps 3 and 4.
  7. Fill cooling system with hot water.
  8. Run engine at idle 30 minutes, replenishing fresh water as needed.

Tools required

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Specs & values

  • Cleaner: Henkel P3T5175 at 1.5% by volume

Source: Doosan service 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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