6 COOLANT
Mitsubishi Diesel Engine S12R OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL
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Pub. No. 291Y1-40720 Revision: 5
LLC to Be Used
Use the genuine LLC.
• GLASSY long life coolant (ethylene glycol
type)
• PG GLASSY long life coolant (propylene
glycol type)
• For GLASSY Long Life Coolant, 30%
diluted solution (18 L [4.76 US gal], 200
L [52.84 US gal]) is available.
When using an LLC other than the genuine ones,
use an LLC which meets "
Requirements for LLC"
(→ Page 204) and "LLC Quality Standard" (→
Page 204). Do not mix and use Engine oil of
different types and/or manufacturers.
• If you use an LLC which does not meet
"
Requirements for LLC" (→ Page
204) and "LLC Quality Standard" (→
Page 204), for failure due to the LLC,
warranty will become invalid.
• The quality and performance of
commercially available LLCs and their
component variations are the
responsibility of LLC suppliers.
• Before purchasing a commercial LLC,
be sure to discuss the suitability of LLC
with the LLC supplier.
• Be sure to use an all-season (non-
amine) type long life coolant that
prevent freezing of cooling water. Do
not use antifreeze alone instead of LLC.
For details, refer to "
Examples of
Abnormalities Caused by LLC (Amine
Type)" (→ Page 208).
Coolant (LLC) - Handling
Use the genuine LLC specified in this
Operation & Maintenance Manual.
* Otherwise, the devices may be damaged.
Keep away from fire, when working
with flammable substances such as
coolant (LLC).
* They may cause a fire.
Wipe off spilled flammable
substances such as coolant (LLC)
thoroughly with a waste cloth.
* They may cause a fire.
When discarding a waste cloth used
to wipe off combustible material, put
it into a lidded can and obey the
Waste Management and Public
Cleansing Act to handle it as a special
industrial waste.
* It may cause a fire.
* It may cause environmental pollution.
* If you violate rules, you may be subject to
penalties.
Use care not to let oil mixed with
coolant.
* Otherwise, cooling failure may occur, which
causes overheating.
When handling coolant (LLC), always
wear suitable protective gears such
as rubber gloves and protective
eyeglasses.
* If LLC comes into contact with your eyes, it may
result in sight loss at the worst.
* If LLC comes into contact with your skin while
the engine is hot, you may get burned by heat.