Fuels, Lubricants and Coolant John Deere Low Silicate Antifreeze is the ethylene glycol concentrate recommended for all John Deere Diesel Engines. This product is concentrated and should be mixed 50/50 with quality water. Add to the mixture 3% (by volume) supplemental coolant additives (SCA’s). G John Deere Low Silicate Antifreeze is available in the following sizes: - TY6377 - 208 L (55 U.S. Gal) container - TY15886 - 3.8 L (1 U.S. Gal) container Contact your John Deere Parts Network for local availability.
If John Deere Low Silicate Antifreeze is not available, use an ethylene glycol concentrate meeting ASTM D 4985, SAEJ1941, General Motors Performance Specification GM1899M, or formulated to GM6038M. John Deere Liquid Coolant Conditioner IMPORTANT: ALWAYS mix the 50/50 solution of ethylene glycol concentrate with quality water in a separate container BEFORE adding the SCA’s. Then add solution to the radiator. NEVER pour cold water into a hot engine, as it may crack cylinder block or head. Supplemental Coolant Additives (SCA’s) John Deere Liquid Coolant Conditioner MUST be added at a rate of 3% (by volume) to the coolant solution.
When adding John Deere Liquid Coolant Conditioner, follow the supplier’s recommendations printed on the container. IMPORTANT: Ethylene glycol concentrate (antifreeze) DOES NOT contain sufficient additives to prevent liner erosion or pitting which could occur in wet sleeve diesel engines. ALWAYS mix the coolant solution with a supplemental coolant additive such as John Deere Liquid Coolant Conditioner or spin-on coolant filter conditioner element. John Deere Liquid Coolant Conditioner is available in the following sizes: - RE23182 473 mL (16 oz) container - RE35992 3.8 L (1 gal) container Contact your John Deere Parts Network for availability. Other approved SCA’s are:
- NALCOOL 3000® - FLEETGARD®-DCA008-78L DCA2 in 473 mL (16 oz) container - FLEETGARD®-DCA60-78L DCA4 in 473 mL (16 oz) container NALCOOL 3000® is a registered trademark of the NALCO Company. FLEETGARD® is a registered trademark of the Cummins Engine Company. 4/7/95 G-11 AllTractorManuals.com CAUTION John Deere Liquid Coolant Conditioner contains alkali. Avoid contact with eyes. Avoid prolonged or repeated contact with skin. Do not take internally. In case of contact, immediately wash skin with soap and water. For eyes, flush with large amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Call physician. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.