testing coolant

[edwardo]

what kind of coolant tester do i use to check the freezing level of the newer bobcat coolant.All the testers i've looked at are for ethylene glycol.

 

[kelly_b]

What kind of coolant does the newer bobcats use? You mean I can't taste it with my tongue anymore??? That's depressing

 

[scar99]

What kind of coolant does the newer bobcats use? You mean I can't taste it with my tongue anymore??? That's depressing

The coolant is purple it is propylene glycol. You need a refracometer to test it. You should be able to find it a auto supply store. From what I have heard you should not mix it with the green it will not mix well and could cause problems.

 

[OldMachinist]

The coolant is purple it is propylene glycol. You need a refracometer to test it. You should be able to find it a auto supply store. From what I have heard you should not mix it with the green it will not mix well and could cause problems.

Tester for propylene glycol
http://www.247autoparts.com/store/antifreezetester.html