CAT ELC (Extended Life Coolant)

Specifications

Brand

Caterpillar (Cat)

Category

Antifreeze & additives

Manufacturer code

10247

Availability

On order

Approved for

• Caterpillar

Typical characteristics

Manufacturer's description

Cat ELC (Extended Life Coolant) is a 50/50 premix coolant/antifreeze developed, tested and approved by Caterpillar for Cat and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) diesel and gasoline engines. It is used as the standard factory-fill for all Cat machine cooling systems. Cat ELC uses an advanced organic acid technology (a combination of mono- and dicarboxylate corrosion inhibitors) for maximum protection of copper, solder, brass, steel, cast iron and aluminum. Compared with conventional coolants it lowers maintenance costs by eliminating the need for supplemental coolant additives, while extending change-out intervals: up to 3,000 hours or 322,000 km (200,000 miles) / 3 years in Cat machines and commercial engines, and up to 12,000 hours or 6 years in Cat-powered on-highway trucks (both whichever comes first, with annual S•O•S Level 2 coolant analysis). Cat ELC meets or exceeds Cat EC-1, ASTM D-3306, ASTM D-6210, SAE J1034 and TMC RP-329/RP-338, and also meets the performance requirements of Cummins, Detroit Diesel, International, Mack and Volvo. Distributed in Romania by Bergerat Monnoyeur.

Applications

• Extended-life coolant for Caterpillar and other OEM diesel and gasoline engines.
• Meets or exceeds Cat EC-1, TMC RP-329, TMC RP-338, ASTM D-3306, ASTM D-6210 and SAE J1034, and meets Cummins, Detroit Diesel, International, Mack and Volvo performance requirements.

Performance & benefits

• Factory-Fill—Used as standard factory-fill for all Cat machine cooling systems
• Lower Maintenance Costs—Reduces engine coolant and additive costs by as much as 500% compared to conventional coolants. It eliminates the need for supplemental coolant additives, extends coolant change-out intervals and reduces disposal requirements
• Advanced Metal Protection—Incorporates an advanced formula technology with organic acid additive corrosion inhibitors, such as a combination of mono and dicarboxylates for maximum protection of copper, solder, brass, steel, cast iron and aluminum
• Cat ELC for Maximum Coolant Lifedetection Protect your investment with Cat S •O•S Coolant
• Cat DEACTM Analysis, the ultimate detection and diagnostic tool for your equipment. We recommend S•O•S Level 1 3000 Hour Life Coolant Analysis according to the engine’s 322,000 km (200,000 miles) or 3 years** (whichever comes first) Operation and Maintenance Manual, and Level 2 Cat Supplemental Coolant Additives Every 250 Hours or 25,000 km (15,000 miles) Coolant Analysis annually for all your Cat equipment. Cat ELC (Machines and Commercial Engines) Cat ELC Extender for Longer Life
• Exceeds Cat EC-1 performance requirements
• Protects against cylinder liner/block piting and cavitation erosion Cat Extender Every 6000 Hours* 12,000 Hour Life or 6 Years** • Should be added at 500,000 km (300,000 miles) for (whichever comes first) Cat powered on-highway trucks and 6,000 hours Cat ELC (Truck Engines) for commercial engines
• Extender is only necessary once during the life of the coolant
• Ensures Cat ELC performance to 1,000,000 Cat Extender Every 500,000 km (300,000 miles)* 1,000,000 km (600,000 miles) or 6 Years** km (600,000 miles) or 12,000 hours (whichever comes first) * Or one-half of the coolant service life. Cat ELC Extender and Flush ** These coolant change intervals are only possible with annual S•O•S Level 2 coolant sampling Intervals and analysis. Cat ELC Extender should be added after 6,000 hours or 300,000 miles (500,000 km) of operation, and the

Standards & approvals

• ASTM D 3306

  ASTM D3306 — glycol engine coolant for light duty

  The American standard for ethylene-glycol engine coolants in cars and light-duty vehicles: freeze and boil protection plus corrosion control for the metals in the cooling circuit.

• ASTM D 6210

  ASTM D6210 — heavy-duty engine coolant (generic)

  The American standard for fully-formulated heavy-duty diesel engine coolants, cited here without a specific Type.

• SAE J1034

  Engine coolant concentrate, ethylene-glycol type

  SAE recommended practice for ethylene-glycol-type engine coolant concentrates for automobiles and light trucks.Source