*TB 750-651
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY TECHNICAL BULLETIN
USE OF ANTIFREEZE MULTI-ENGINE TYPE CLEANING
COMPOUNDS AND TEST KIT IN ENGINE COOLING SYSTEMS
Headquarters, Department of the Army, Washington, D.C.
1 September 2006
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1. Purpose
This Technical Bulletin provides instructions for engine cooling system maintenance.
2. Scope
a. The instructions contained in this Technical Bulletin apply to TACOM equipment
and all TACOM vehicles.
b. For vehicles under warranty, the manufacturer’s instructions will prevail through
the life of the warranty. When information contained in this Technical Bulletin conflicts
with manufacturer’s instructions and recommendations, manufacturer’s instructions will
take precedence during the warranty period.
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* This Technical Bulletin supersedes TB 750-651, 3 January 1997.
Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.
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3. General
Table I presents the classification of coolant specified in the CID A-A-52624 antifreeze
specification. Table II shows National Stock Numbers and Specification pertaining to the
described materials.
Table I. Classification of Coolant
CID A-A-52624 Ethylene Glycol (EG) Propylene Glycol (PG)
Type I II
Classification A B C A
Concentration 100 60 50 100
Color Green Purple
Table II. National Stock Numbers and Specification
Materials – Specification Container NSN: 6850- Application
CID A-A-52624 Antifreeze Size
60% Ethylene Glycol (EG) 1-Gal 01-464-9266 Arctic Condition and
Type IB (recycled) 5-Gal 01-464-9263 Multi-Engine Type
55-Gal 01-464-9096
50% Ethylene Glycol (EG) 1-Gal 01-471-6530 Normal Condition
Type IC (recycled) 5-Gal 01-471-6534 and Multi-Engine
55-Gal 01-471-6521 Type
100% Ethylene Glycol (EG) 1-Gal 01-464-9125 Multi-Engine Type
Type IA (recycled) 5-Gal 01-464-9137 to be mixed with
55-Gal 01-464-9152 water before use.
100% Propylene Glycol (PG) 1-Gal 01-383-4068
Type IIA (virgin) 5-Gal 01-441-3257 Multi-Engine Type
55-Gal 01-383-3918
NOTE
Due to procurement preference for recycled products, the NSNs for
unused antifreeze are being cancelled in favor of recycled antifreeze.
4. Safety Precautions
a. Ethylene Glycol
WARNING
Use caution when handling antifreeze. Always keep in mind the following
potential health effects when using antifreeze. Follow first aid measures if
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WARNING (continued)
the conditions occur and contact medical support if required. Failure to
follow these precautions may result in injury to personnel.
x Can be harmful or fatal if swallowed.
x Can be harmful if inhaled or absorbed through the skin.
x Can cause allergic skin reactions and irritation to skin, eyes, and
respiration system.
(1) Proper precautions must be given when handling Ethylene Glycol. Ethylene
Glycol can be harmful or fatal if swallowed and is harmful if inhaled or absorbed
through the skin. It may cause allergic skin reaction; irritation to skin, eyes, and
respiratory tract; and could affect the central nervous system.
(2) First Aid Measures for Ethylene Glycol
(a) Ingestion: For antifreeze, induce vomiting as directed by medical
personnel. Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Seek
medical attention immediately.
(b) Inhalation: Move to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If
breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Contact medical support.
(c) Skin Contact: Remove any contaminated clothing. Wash skin with soap
and water for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical attention if irritation develops or
persists.
(d) Eye Contact: Immediately flush with plenty of water. After initial flushing,
remove any contact lenses and continue flushing for at least 15 minutes while
holding eyelids apart. Seek medical attention.
b. Propylene Glycol
WARNING
Although Propylene Glycol is less toxic and environment friendly, proper
precautions must also be given when handling Propylene Glycol.
x Can cause central nervous system effects under excessive ingestion.
x If inhaled no significant adverse effects are expected under anticipated
condition of normal use.
x Can cause slight flaking, tenderness, and softening of skin under repeated
or prolonged exposure.
x Can cause minor eye irritation.
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(1) Proper precautions must be given when handling Propylene Glycol. Propylene
Glycol can be harmful if large quantity is swallowed. Prolonged exposure may cause
allergic skin reaction; irritation to skin, eyes, and respiratory tract; and could affect
the central nervous system.
(2) First Aid Measures for Propylene Glycol
(a) Inhalation: If overcome by exposure, remove victim to fresh air
immediately. Give oxygen or artificial respiration as needed. Obtain emergency
medical attention.
(b) Ingestion: If large quantity is swallowed, give a pint of luke warm water if
victim is completely conscious and alert. If large quantity is consumed, induce
vomiting as directed by medical personnel. Obtain emergency medical attention.
(c) Eye: Immediately rinse eyes with clean water for 20-30 minutes. Retract
eyelids often. Obtain medical attention if pain, blinking, tears, or redness persist.
(d) Skin: Product is not expected to present a significant skin hazard under
anticipated conditions of normal use.
c. Cleaning Compounds
WARNING
Always keep in mind the following potential health effects when
using cleaning compounds. Follow first aid measures if the conditions
occur and contact medical support if required. Failure to follow
these precautions may result in injury to personnel.
x Can be harmful or fatal if swallowed.
x Can cause violent pain in the throat.
x Can cause abdominal pain.
x Can cause vomiting.
x Can cause lung damage.
x Can cause damage to the eyes, skin, and mucous membrane.
(1) Proper precautions must be given when handling cleaning compounds.
These cleaning compounds are very corrosive and ingestion can be fatal. Ingestion
may cause violent pain in the throat, abdominal pain, and vomiting. Inhalation of mist
or spray can cause lung damage. These cleaning compounds are corrosive to the skin,
eyes, and mucous membrane.
(2) First Aid Measures for Cleaning Compounds
(a) Ingestion: Toxic by ingestion. Do not induce vomiting. Never give
anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical attention immediately.
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(b) Inhalation: Remove effected person to fresh air. If symptoms occur,
consult physician.
(c) Skin Contact: Immediately wash skin with soap and plenty of water. Get
medical attention if irritation develops or persists. Remove and discard
contaminated clothing and shoes.
(d) Eye Contact: Immediately flush with plenty of water. After initial
flushing, remove any contact lenses and continue flushing for at least 15 minutes
while holding eyelids apart. Get medical attention.
(3) First Aid Measures for Handling and Storage of Cleaning Compounds
(a) Handling: Wash thoroughly after handling. Wear protective clothes,
gloves, and eye protection. Avoid breathing vapors. Avoid breathing mist.
Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.
(b) Storage: Store drums closed and away from extreme temperatures. Do not
freeze. Keep Alkaline cleaner away from strong acids and acid cleaner from
strong bases.
5. Requirements
a. Retain antifreeze (CID A-A-52624) and water mixture in engine cooling systems
for as long as the coolant meets the freeze point and the Nitrite concentration
requirement. Use 50/50 antifreeze concentration for normal environment and 60/40
antifreeze concentration for Arctic environment.
(1) Drain, clean, and flush any cooling system that is contaminated regardless of
coolant installation date. Section 8 contains information on cooling system cleaning
compounds. Detailed instructions for draining, cleaning, and flushing cooling systems
are given in TM 750-254 (Cooling Systems: Tactical Vehicles).
(2) For items that are under warranty, follow the manufacturer’s
recommendations until the warranty has been expired. Do not use any antifreeze that
does not conform to CID A-A-52624 in Army vehicles past the warranty period.
When switching over to CID A-A-52624 antifreeze, flush the cooling system to
remove all old antifreeze and contaminants.
(3) Periodically test CID A-A-52624 coolant (all types) for Nitrite concentration
and freeze point protection using Test Kit CID A-A-51461 Type II or any commercial
test strips that test the freeze point and Nitrite level.
b. Replace Arctic type antifreeze on an annual basis, preferably at the beginning of
the cold weather season.
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6. Antifreeze Low Temperature Protection
a. Do not add 100% antifreeze directly to radiator.
b. Use 50/50 Ethylene Glycol antifreeze to protect cooling system for temperatures
down to -34° F (-37° C). Use 50/50 Propylene Glycol antifreeze to protect cooling
system for temperatures down to -27° F (-33° C). Use 50/50 antifreeze to top off or to
refill a cooling system that requires the additional coolant for any reason.
c. Use type 60/40 blend antifreeze to protect cooling system for arctic temperatures.
CAUTION
Never mix Arctic type antifreeze with water or inhibitor. Always use
Arctic type antifreeze full strength. Water can not be mixed with
Arctic type antifreeze because water will freeze at 32° F or
0° degrees C.
d. A mixture of 60/40 Arctic type Ethylene Glycol antifreeze will provide freeze
protection down to -62° F (-52° C). A mixture of 60/40 Arctic type Propylene Glycol
will provide freeze protection down to -56° F (-49° C). Use 60/40 antifreeze to top off or
to refill a cooling system that requires the additional coolant for any reason. If antifreeze
does not meet the freeze point for Ethylene Glycol or Propylene Glycol, users should
replace it with new coolant.
7. Preventive Maintenance
During scheduled maintenance services or during climatic change service, test and
inspect the cooling system.
a. Use the combination antifreeze and Battery Tester (NSN 6630-00-105-1418) to test
for freeze protection down to -50° F (-46° C). Use this only for 50/50 blend antifreeze.
b. Test strips that meet CID A-A-51461 Type II ( NSN 6630-01-011-5039) can be
used to test for freeze protection down to -60° F (-51° C). The test strips can be used for
both the 50/50 and 60/40 blends.
c. Test for Nitrite (corrosion protection). Use the test kit CID A-A-51461 Type II
(NSN: 6850-01-154-3653) or 3-way Commercial Engine coolant test strip that tests for
Nitrite concentration. Ideal Nitrite concentration for 50/50 antifreeze/water solution is
between 1200 and 1400 ppm. If some coolants have combination of Nitrite and
Molybdate as corrosion protection additives, a minimum combined concentration of
Nitrite plus Molybdate in the prediluted coolant shall be 780 ppm. Less than 300 ppm of
Nitrite or Molybdate in the CID coolant is not acceptable. Use 3-way commercial test
strips for measuring Molybdate in the coolant.
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d. Inspect for coolant cleanliness by withdrawing a small amount of coolant into a
clean and clear container. Look for rust, foreign particles, and/or sediment. Drain, clean,
and flush any cooling system that is contaminated. Look inside the radiator to see if the
flow tubes are clean. If not clean, use cleaning compounds listed in Table III.
8. Use of Engine Cooling System Cleaning Compounds
Table III shows accepted cleaning compounds and their National Stock Numbers (NSNs).
Table III. Cleaning Compounds
Cleaning Part Number Container Size NSN
Compound
Alkaline CC2610 1 Gal 6850-01-506-1738
Alkaline CC2611 5 Gal 6850-01-506-1739
Alkaline CC2612 55 Gal 6850-01-506-1740
Acid CC2638 1 Gal 6850-01-506-1744
Acid CC2637 55 Gal 6850-01-506-1742
NOTE
Do not use acid cleaner and Alkaline cleaner together. Mixing acid cleaner and
Alkaline cleaners will lose effectiveness to clean radiator. Use acid cleaner
first for removal of scale, corrosion, and oil fouling. Use Alkaline cleaner for
removal of silicate gelation. Removal of silicate gelation is the primary
use of Alkaline cleaner. All other uses provide marginal results.
Use cleaning compounds listed in Table III when necessary to clean heavily rusted or
partially clogged cooling systems. A 10% solution is suitable for most requirements
(1 Gal of cleaner mixed with 9 Gal of water). A 20% solution may be used for heavy
corrosion and scale deposits (2 Gal of cleaner mixed with 8 Gal of water).
9. Recycling of CID A-A-52624 Antifreeze
a. Recycling of used antifreeze conserves resources, reduces the cost of new
antifreeze purchases, and reduces the cost and problems of used antifreeze disposal.
b. An Antifreeze Recycling User’s Guide is available from the U.S. Army
TARDEC/RDECOM (POLhelp@[Link]). The User’s Guide provides product
recommendations, operating procedures, and precautions.
c. Currently, two antifreeze recycler units are approved for Army use. Their features
are in Table IV. You should base your selection of an antifreeze recycler system on your
organization’s needs and resources.
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Table IV. Commercial Antifreeze Recyclers
Model KFM Coolant Purification BE-series Engine Coolant
System (CPS) Recyclers
KFM, LLC Finish Thompson, Inc.
Manufacturer 506 Camson Road 921 Green Garden Road
Anderson, SC 29625 Erie, PA 16501
Phone: 800-736-1404 Phone: 800-888-3743
Process Type Ion-Exchange Vacuum Distillation
Process Rate 180 Gal/hr 3.06-3.44 Gal/hr
Replacement Filter Yes. 1 & 5 micron None
Required
Filter Replacement Every 200-500 gallons N/A
Interval
Additive Required 570 P & 570 K J104016 (5 Gal) or
J103447 (55 Gal)
Ease of Operation Moderately Difficult Moderately Difficult
Hazardous Waste Liquid waste (EG/PG) broken
Remaining Used filters down corrosion inhibitors, dye,
dirt, heavy metals, etc.
d. Other type of recyclers may not adequately recycle CID A-A-52624 antifreeze or
may create incompatibility with CID A-A-52624 antifreeze. These incompatibilities will
lead to increased cooling system maintenance and possibly premature failure of water
pumps, heater cores, and other cooling system components. These recyclers need to be
evaluated using the testing protocol provided in the Army’s Antifreeze Recycling User’s
Guide mentioned in Section 9.b.
10. Recording
a. When cooling systems have CID A-A-52624 or original antifreeze comes with the
vehicle (when the equipment is still under warranty) users must verify that the freeze
protection and corrosion protection are correct to ensure the engine’s coolant protection.
Record the date and the degree of protection in the “remarks” block of DD Form 314.
b. When cooling systems are serviced with fully formulated CID A-A-52624
antifreeze, record the degree of protection and the condition of the cooling system. Drain
and replace with fresh coolant if and when necessary.
11. References
a. Forms
DD form 314 Preventive Maintenance Schedule and Record
DA Form 2028 Recommended Changes to Publications and Blank
b. Technical Manuals
TM 750-254 Cooling Systems: Tactical Vehicles
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By Order of the Secretary of the Army:
PETER J. SCHOOMAKER
General, United States Army
Official: Chief of Staff
JOYCE E. MORROW
Administrative Assistant to the
Secretary of the Army
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