Different types of RV antifreeze? CONFUSED!

[Nara Queen]

What kind of antifreeze do you put in your Newell Coach? Does it matter what type it is? Is it a special type or brand name?

Nara

[MrE]

Got this off the Internet:
Detroit Diesel Corporation does not recommend the use of long life coolant with nitrite in
their medium-duty and heavy-duty engines. This also includes Mercedes-Benz engines
(MBE 900 and MBE 4000).
This is in response to field complaints from vehicles using NOAT (Nitrite Organic Acid
Technology) or extended life, factory fill coolant. NOAT was previously approved for use
in Series 60 diesel engines, but was revoked in September, 2002. NOAT coolants have
never been approved for Mercedes-Benz engines.
The correct coolant to use in Detroit Diesel and Mercedes-Benz medium-duty and
heavy-duty diesel engines is conventional (green), fully formulated (pre-charged with
SCAs), low silicate and phosphate free. The specification used for the coolant is TMC
RP- 329; Type A (The Maintenance Council, American Trucking Association).
Propylene glycol coolants of this type are covered under TMC RP-330, Type A.
Universal Lubricant’s Dyna-Plex 21C Extended Drain Engine Coolant (pre-diluted) and
Dyna-Plex 21C Fully Formulated Engine Coolant meet or exceed all the requirements
for use in Detroit Diesel and Mercedes-Benz medium and heavy duty engines.

[Chester B. Stone, Jr.]

Jon's post give you the specifications. You should consult your engine manual. Engines with wet sleves are in direct contact with the coolant and will form bubbles or cavitation which will eat holes in the sleves if the coolant does not have the correct amount of chemicals (SCAs). This can be checked with chemical strips which you engine dealer will have. I my case, the chemical is charged into the coolant filter which is sufficient to prevent damage.